AED - Rarer Conjunctivis - Lid Disorders - Week 7 Flashcards
When does phthalmia neonatorum typically occur? Is it uni- or bilateral? What kind of infection is it? What is it mostly due to (2)?
A bilateral conjunctivitis which presents in the first four weeks of life
Most are due to pathogen/substance exposure at birth
What is the most common cause of ophthalia neonatorum and when does it usually manifest?
Chlamydial
-due to exposure to the pathogen during delivery
Usually manifests the second week after delivery
Aside from the most common cause, list 4 causes of ophthalmia neonatorum.
Gonococcal
Herpes simplex
Simple bacterial conjunctivitis
Chemical
What are silver nitrate drops typically used for in infants and what is a consequence of this?
A prophylaxis for gonococcal infection
Can result in chemical ophthalmia neonatorum
List a differential diagnosis for ophthalmia neonatorum.
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
What is the treatment option for ophthalmia neonatorum (2)?
Irrigate with sterile saline and frequent use of sterile artificial tears
Should you refer for ophthalmia neonatorum?
Yes, for isolation of the pathogen and appropriate antibiotic treatment
List the two kinds of chlamydial conjunctivitis.
Adult inclusion conjunctivitis
Trachoma
Which species of chlamydia almost exclusively targets humans?
C. trachomatis
What are the agents of classic trachoma (4)?
C. trachomatis serotype A, B, Ba, C
What are the agents of inclusion conjunctivitis (7)?
C. trachomatis serotype D-K
What are serotypes L1. L2, and L3 responsible for (C. trachomatis) and what do they cause?
They infect tissues deeper to the epithelium and cause lymphogranuloma venereum
How is adult inclusion conjunctivitis typically transmitted and in which population are they most common?
Transmitted by infected genital secretions ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Most common in young sexually active adults
Is ault inclusion conjunctivitis uni- or bilateral?
Can be either, but usually unilateral
How long does adult inclusion conjunctivitis typically last?
Many months
What is adult inclusion conjunctivitis associated with in women (3)?
Urethritis
Vaginitis
Cervicitis
Are chlamydial STDs typically symptomatic or asymptomatic?
High percentage asymptomatic
What kind of discharge is present in adult inclusion conjunctivitis (2)? what sensation is felt?
Mucopurulent (or watery)
Gritty FB sensation
Are follicles or papillae present with adult inclusion conjunctivitis? Particularly in which area?
Follicles, particularly in the upper tarsal conjunctiva - limbal follicles also possible
Is preauricular/submandibular lymphadenopathy common or rare with adult inclusion conjunctivitis?
Common
What can be seen in chronic prolonged cases of adult inclusion conjunctivitis (2)?
Marginal subepithelialcorneal infiltrate and superior pannus
List three differential diagnoses for adult inclusion conjunctivitis.
Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis
Herpes simplex keratitis
Trachoma
What is the treatment option for adult inclusion conjunctivitis? What is recommended if chlamydia is confirmed?
Refer the patient and their sexual partner(s) to a GP or sexual health clinic for lab tests
Systemic macrolides or tetracyclines if chlamydia is confirmed
What antibiotic courses can be given for a chlamydial infection (name, dose and duration)?
Azithromycin 1g PO or
Erthromycin 250mg q.i.d for 2-6 weeks
What is a common risk factor for trachoma and what is it transmitted by?
Result of poor hygiene
Transmitted by the common fly
What disease is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness?
Trachoma
In what regions is trachoma most common?
Africa
India
Middle East
Asia
South America
Aboriginal communities in northern and northwestern Australia
Is trachoma usually uni- or bilateral?
Often unilateral initially
What kind of discharge is present with trachoma? What sensation is felt?
Mucopurulent
Gritty FB sensation
What can tracoma lead to, and what is a consequence of this?
Can lead to scarring, which can lead to trichiasis
What is the main sign of trachoma?
Superior bulbar and palpebral conjunctival follicular response