Conjunctivitis
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Introduction
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Causes and Risk Factors
Allergic conjunctivitis
Itching, tearing,
quick response to topical antihsitamines and vasoconstrictors
prevent 2e bacterial infection with antibiotic eye drops
Bacterial conjunctivitis
- Staphylococci
- Streptococci
- Pneumococci
- Gonococcus
- Haemophilus
- Chlamydia
redness and mucopurulent discharge
Viral
- adenovirus
- herpes viruses
watery discharge, often bilateral
preauricular and submandibular lymphadenopathy
highly contagious
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
- history
- physical exam
History
Physical Exam
Investigations
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
Lab Investigations
Diagnostic Imaging
Differential Diagnosis
Treatments
Consequences and Course
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Additional Resources
Topic Development
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