Ratanakkiri: The Cambodian Department of Infectious Diseases (CDC) has announced several cases of cataracts in Ratanakkiri province. According to the official Facebook post of the Cambodian Department of Infectious Diseases (CDC), as of September 25, 2023, there were 93 cases (57 females) in Pak Touch village, Pak Nhay commune, district. O’Yadao, Rattanakiri Province.

The Cambodian Department of Communicable Disease Control (CDC) said the cause of the conjunctivitis was first reported by eight villagers who went to a relative’s funeral on September 14, 2023. In a village on the territory of Vietnam, which borders this small village. Officials from the Department of Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response Team, Provincial Health Department, Provincial Referral Hospital and Health Center inspected, provided medical treatment, patient care and education immediately after receiving the report from Som Thom Health Center at night. September 23, 2023

The Cambodian Department of Infectious Diseases (CDC) has identified specific ways in which patients can be infected and treated, including: close contact and the use of shared items. Most cases of conjunctivitis are mild. The infection usually heals in 7 to 14 days without any treatment and without any long-term complications. However, in some cases, viral conjunctivitis takes two to three weeks or more to heal. Treatments include eye drops or eye creams. Giving eye drops or creams reduces the duration of infection, reduces complications, and reduces the spread of infection to others.

The Cambodian Department of Infectious Diseases (CDC) has requested that people consult a specialist and report immediately if they are found in the workplace, school, or community. Citizens can ask for more information at 115.