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Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (Apollo Conjunctivitis)
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Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is a contagious eye infection caused by an enterovirus. It is characterized by bleeding beneath the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white of the eye), which turns the eye red. It is also called "Apollo conjunctivitis" from the time of the 1969 outbreak.2026-06-26
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Adenovirus Infection
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Adenovirus is a virus that can cause infection in several parts of the body, including the respiratory tract, the eyes (conjunctiva), and the gastrointestinal tract. It mainly affects children, and infections occur throughout the year. Most cases recover with supportive (symptomatic) treatment, but people with weakened immunity can develop severe pneumonia, so caution is needed.2026-06-26
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Dry Eye Disease
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Dry eye disease is a condition in which the surface of the eye becomes dry because there are not enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. It causes a variety of symptoms, such as stinging, dryness, and a feeling that something is in the eye. If symptoms are severe or persist, please consult an ophthalmology specialist.2026-06-26
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious eye infection caused by adenovirus. It occurs most often in summer, and symptoms include eye redness, a foreign body sensation, and eyelid swelling. Personal hygiene is important, and if symptoms appear, please consult an ophthalmologist.2026-06-26