Management of Conjunctivitis (Eye Flu) Epidemic - Homeopathic Perspective from the Experience of Recent Delhi Epidemic
Keywords:
Management, EpidemicAbstract
Each year, a significant number of individuals over the globe experience the widespread ailment referred to as "Eye Flu." However, following a recent epidemic of conjunctivitis in Delhi, it is crucial to do a comprehensive analysis of the tactics employed for its management. Homeopathic clinics in Delhi NCR witnessed many such cases and treated them successfully in a short span of time. The surge in cases closely correlated with heavy rainfall, waterlogging and floods underscoring
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