As they study the new coronavirus COVID-19, scientists will learn more and more about the disease. In particular, it turned out that even after removing the virus from the human respiratory tract, the infection can persist for a long time in the eyes.
Researchers studied cases of infection in China and Spain and found that after successful treatment, particles of coronavirus infection were found in patients in the eyes, DailyTimes reports. Moreover, SARS-CoV-2 virus RNA was isolated in eye smears a few days after analyzes showed its absence in samples from the nose.
At the same time, it is clarified that there is very little evidence supporting the ability of coronavirus infection to spread through the eyes.
How can I catch coronavirus through my eyes?
- If an infected person sneezes or coughs next to a healthy person, and drops of moisture fall on his eyes. The virus then travels through the airways to the lungs.
- If a person touches a contaminated surface, then rubs his eyes with dirty hands.
“We have yet to learn about the effect of the virus on the eyes, however, some studies have already shown that it can cause conjunctivitis,” the authors concluded.
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Recall that it turned out earlier that hand disinfection with an antiseptic is not a panacea for coronavirus infection. Moreover, excessive or improper use of antiseptics can lead to bacterial resistance to antiviral drugs and even COVID-19 mutations.
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