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conjunctivitis

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conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the delicate membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the front of the eye. Symptoms include redness, swelling, and a watery or pus-filled discharge. It may be caused by infection, allergy, or other irritant.
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An outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) occurred in Rio de Janeiro in 2004.
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