(63) Diseases of the skin and eye Flashcards
1
Q
Name two forms of chlamydia infection of the cornea/conjunctiva
A
- trachoma
- mild disease due to chlamydia type d-k; acquired during birth from infection in genital tract
2
Q
What is trachoma?
A
A tropical disease which infects the corneum and conjunctiva. Common cause of blindness
3
Q
What nerve is involved in herpes varicella zoster virus?
A
Trigeminal nerve - can cause scarring
4
Q
What is cataracts?
A
Clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision - lens becoming opaque
5
Q
What can lead to cataracts?
A
- senile degeneration
- rubella
- Down’s syndrome
- irradiation
- diabetes mellitus
- uveitis
