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Monsoons are usually associated with an increase in waterborne diseases, but since the last three days civil conjunctivitis cases have been on the rise. In three days, more than 375 cases have been registered in New Civil Hospital alone.
More than 125 cases were reported daily
Surat has been seeing cases of eye drops since last week. In which there has been an increase in these cases in the last three days. Eye OPD in Civil Hospital is currently flourishing due to eye problems. More than 125 cases are coming up every day.
Eye cases increased
Head of Eye Department Dr. Preeti Kapadia said that there has been an increase in eye cases in the city. Being a viral infection, it spreads very quickly. Conjunctivitis is caused by many viruses such as AD virus, echo virus, cocci virus and flu.
The infection spread from children to elders
Currently, this disease is seen in children along with older people. Currently, conjunctivitis cases have increased due to the infection of this ‘adeno virus’. Usually this virus spreads very quickly. Contact with someone who has an infected eye, touching hands or touching objects can also cause the disease.
Advice to check with a doctor
Currently, if people see red eyes, they should contact a doctor immediately. Once they meet the doctor they should get their eyes checked. If any member of the house has eye contact, medicine must be taken and the condition of eye contact lasts from five days to a week.
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