What virus causes Apollo?

The medical name for what we call Apollo of the eye is Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (AHC) and it is caused by the enterovirus 70. The Apollo name was coined from when an epidemic of the disease was first recognised in Ghana when the United States (US) launched the Apollo XI spacecraft.

What is Apollo infection?

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the infection, known as ‘conjunctivitis’ in medical parlance and ‘apollo’ in local parlance, is inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin, filmy membrane that covers the white portion of the eyes.

Is Apollo a virus or bacteria?

“Apollo is a virus that is self-limiting, which means it cannot be cured with local medicine or self-medication. “It is a viral infection enhanced by dryness more common during the dry season and the bacteria infection, which is secondary, is best treated with antibiotics,” he said.

How is Apollo transmitted?

Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious. Most viruses that cause conjunctivitis spread through hand-to-eye contact by hands or objects that are contaminated with the infectious virus. Having contact with infectious tears, eye discharge, fecal matter, or respiratory discharges can contaminate hands.

What causes Apolo?

It is commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction, or — in babies — an incompletely opened tear duct. Conjunctivitis is popularly known as Apollo in western Nigeria. Conjunctivitis happens when the small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed.

How do I get rid of Apollo?

“You won’t believe it, but fresh Aloe Vera gel can be your cure for Apollo eye infection. Just soak a clean cotton pad or handkerchief in Aloe Vera. Place on the infected eye. Aloe Vera medical properties can be your best treatment for Apollo eye infection.

What causes Apollo disease?

Apollo Experience Conjunctivitis, also known commonly as sore eyes, occurs when the transparent membrane of your eye, the conjunctiva, becomes inflamed due to an infection or irritation brought on by bacterial, viral or allergic components.

How do you treat Apollo eye infection?

Just soak a clean cotton pad or handkerchief in Aloe Vera. Place on the infected eye. Aloe Vera medical properties can be your best treatment for Apollo eye infection. “Adults prefer effective methods to get rid of the infections quickly.

What are the symptoms of Apollo?

Apollo is an eye disease or virus that affect the eye. It’s term describes a group of diseases that causes swelling, itching, burning, and redness of the conjunctiva, the protective membrane that lines the eyelids and covers exposed areas of the sclera, or white part of the eye.

Can Apollo cause blindness?

He said: “Note that some eye drops, when used without prescription, can make Apollo worse and even cause blindness. Hence, unauthorised use of eye drop is dangerous to the eye. However, a balanced diet is vital for both the eyes and body in general.

Can Aloe cure Apollo?

Can I use urine to cure Apollo?

“And usually we advice that patients should not use home remedies like urine, sugar water, cow urine, salt water, brake fluid, battery water, breast milk and other funny remedies that people prescribe. These are common things that people apply. They will cause more damage.”