Fifteen cases of hemorrhagic conjunctivitis have been reported by health services in the province of Cuanza-Norte since last week, reported yesterday, Monday, the head of the Provincial Department of Public Health, Francisco Manuel
The cases were confirmed by health units in the municipalities of Cazengo (10 cases), Banga (two) and Bolongongo (three). Francisco Manuel reported that, in addition to these patients, surveillance teams reported other cases in some neighborhoods and schools.
He said that many affected citizens do not use health facilities, making it difficult to control and record the disease.
For the doctor, this situation “is worrying”, which is why citizens should adopt preventive measures, including constantly washing their hands with soap and water, avoiding hugs, crowds and sharing objects, such as towels, bathtubs and cell phones. . He clarified that any object that passes through the hand of an already infected person can spread the disease.
He advised people to go to health services at the first signs of the disease, to avoid worsening. Hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is a viral disease that affects and inflames the conjunctiva of the eyes.
Symptoms include redness in the eyes and conjunctivae, itching and watery eyes, as well as a feeling of sand in the eyes, discomfort, swelling and eye pain.
The doctor advised once morest home treatment, clarifying that viral hemorrhagic conjunctivitis differs from bacterial conjunctivitis.
