Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: Therapy

General measures

• Observance of general hygiene measures! Important transmission factors are contaminated hands and objects such as towels, door handles, etc.:
  • Thorough hand washing with soap under running water after each contact with the sick person.
  • The sick person should also use towels, washcloths and cosmetics separately.
  • Towels should be washed at least 60 ° C.
  • Public swimming pools or saunas should not be used again until the infection has healed.
• Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
• Alcohol restriction (abstaining from alcohol)

Regular checkups

• Regular medical checkups

Nutritional medicine

• Adherence to the following nutritional medicine recommendations:
  • Diet rich in:
    • Vitamins (vitamin C) – Due to fever, vitamin C may be deficient. In addition, vitamin C is important for the immune system. Foods rich in vitamin C are vegetables such as spinach and fruits (oranges, strawberries, kiwis, currants), which are also well tolerated during an infection.
• In the case of chronic course, if necessary, nutritional counseling based on a nutritional analysis.
  • Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
• See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
• Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.