Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic

Overview

A highly contagious disease characterized by subconjunctival hemorrhage, sudden swelling of the eyelids and congestion, redness, and pain in the eye. Epidemic conjunctivitis caused by Enterovirus 70 (EV-70) was first described in Africa in 1969. It is caused also by Coxsackievirus A24 variant (CA24v). Epidemics by this organism have appeared most frequently in Asia.

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Quick facts about Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic

Topic type

Condition

Category

Ophthalmology

MeSH classification

C01.375.725.250.250|C01.925.325.250.250|C01.925.782.687.359.201|C11.187.183.240.216|C11.294.800.250.250

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