Conjunctivitis
Type: Symptom
Definition
Inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye.
Clinical Details
The virus replicates within the delicate conjunctival tissues, triggering a localized inflammatory response. This causes the eyes to become bright red, irritated, and watery without producing the thick pus associated with bacterial infections. This symptom is a key clinical differentiator from other mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue.