Severe rainfall in India has led to an increase in cases of conjunctivitis in Delhi, Gujarat, and Northeastern states. Schools in Itanagar have been suspended as a preventive measure. Doctors in Delhi are urging proper hygiene to prevent further spreads
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Dr Aarti Nangia, senior consultant, ophthalmology at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj here, said there has been an "increase" in cases of eye infections and conjunctivitis reported in Delhi lately. "It is either an isolated infection of the eyes or along with an upper respiratory tract infection like cough or cold. Because the virus is the same which is infecting the eyes and throat.
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