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July 8, 2010. | No. 819AlertaVoltar for editing hojeSA?DE
Beware of conjunctivitis/Brasil
To avoid disease, tip is to keep the same precautions to prevent the flu Failures Brazilian cities have seen an increase in the number of cases of conjunctivitis in the same period last year. At the time, concerned about the incidence of influenza A, the population was more attentive care with hand hygiene. In Joinville, situa??on?o is different.
With vaccination and reduction of cases of H1N1 flu, the habit of wash their hands often decreased. Ophthalmologists believe that this may have fostered the spread of conjunctivitis, a contagious disease that causes eye irritation and may impair vision.
"Most cases that reach the public health system are solved by the general practitioner in health clinics. But the symptoms persisted, we must look for an ophthalmologist, the ophthalmologist directs Marzag?o Rodrigo, St. Joseph's Hospital "Conjunctivitis can worsen and lead to vision loss," he says. "In addition, some cases with similar symptoms and are diagnosed as conjunctivitis, and the use of eye drops can cause glaucoma," alert. "This is also the risk of self-medication. Eye drops, only with a prescription! , Says the doctor.
He explains that outbreaks of conjunctivitis are common in summer. "The last outbreak was recorded in Joinville in the beginning of last year. The actual number of cases is not enough to set up an epidemic, "says Marzag?o.
He said in winter, indoors, are also conducive to the spread of disease. The cycle of the virus lasts 10-15 days, so it is recommended that patients stay away from activities for two weeks. "Simply touching an object that has been contaminated and take his hand to catch the eyes conjunctivitis. It is preferable to keep an employee away than seeing an entire sector contaminated, "says Marzag?o. Bacteria are also causing the disease.
Portuguese to English translation
July 8, 2010. | No. 819AlertaVoltar for editing hojeSA?DE
Beware of conjunctivitis/Brasil
To avoid disease, tip is to keep the same precautions to prevent the flu Failures Brazilian cities have seen an increase in the number of cases of conjunctivitis in the same period last year. At the time, concerned about the incidence of influenza A, the population was more attentive care with hand hygiene. In Joinville, situa??on?o is different.
With vaccination and reduction of cases of H1N1 flu, the habit of wash their hands often decreased. Ophthalmologists believe that this may have fostered the spread of conjunctivitis, a contagious disease that causes eye irritation and may impair vision.
"Most cases that reach the public health system are solved by the general practitioner in health clinics. But the symptoms persisted, we must look for an ophthalmologist, the ophthalmologist directs Marzag?o Rodrigo, St. Joseph's Hospital "Conjunctivitis can worsen and lead to vision loss," he says. "In addition, some cases with similar symptoms and are diagnosed as conjunctivitis, and the use of eye drops can cause glaucoma," alert. "This is also the risk of self-medication. Eye drops, only with a prescription! , Says the doctor.
He explains that outbreaks of conjunctivitis are common in summer. "The last outbreak was recorded in Joinville in the beginning of last year. The actual number of cases is not enough to set up an epidemic, "says Marzag?o.
He said in winter, indoors, are also conducive to the spread of disease. The cycle of the virus lasts 10-15 days, so it is recommended that patients stay away from activities for two weeks. "Simply touching an object that has been contaminated and take his hand to catch the eyes conjunctivitis. It is preferable to keep an employee away than seeing an entire sector contaminated, "says Marzag?o. Bacteria are also causing the disease.