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Apollo eye disease Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (AHC) Infectious eye disease, eye discharge, congestion, lymph nodes before the ear
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👁 “Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (AHC) – Apollo Eye Disease”
AHC, also known as Apollo eye disease, is an extremely contagious viral conjunctivitis,
primarily caused by enterovirus 70 (EV70) and coxsackievirus A24 (CA24).
It presents rapidly with subconjunctival hemorrhage, follicular reaction, and bilateral progression.
🧠 Summary Table for AHC
FeatureDescription
| Common Name | Apollo eye disease |
| Causative Viruses | Enterovirus 70, Coxsackie A24 |
| Transmission | Direct contact with discharge |
| or fomites like towels, hands | |
| Incubation Period | 18–36 hours |
| Key Signs | |
| – Follicles, subconjunctival hemorrhage | |
| – Preauricular lymphadenopathy (60%) | |
| – Tearing, sticky eyelids, purulent discharge | |
| Progression | |
| – Starts unilateral, progresses to both eyes | |
| – Highly contagious, outbreaks common | |
| Course & Recovery | |
| – Self-limited, resolves in 1–2 weeks | |
| – Treatment is supportive (cold compress, hygiene) | |
| – Antibiotics typically not helpful |
✅ Clinical Tip
– Red eyes + subconjunctival hemorrhage + sticky eyelids = suspect AHC
– Emphasize hygiene, isolation, and contact precautions
– Prevent outbreaks in schools/workplaces