CONJUNCTIVITIS Flashcards by Saaliha R | Brainscape

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Symptoms of conjunctivitis

A

Thick, yellow discharge (mucopurulent).
Sandy/gritty/itchy feeling in eye.
Pink/red

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Causes of conjunctivitis

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Staph aureus
H. influenza
S. pneumoniae

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Treatment

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FIRST: Self-care (bath/clean eyes).
SECOND: Topical antibiotics (OTC). Chloramphenicol 0.5% drops or 1% ointment.

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Contraindications of chloramphenicol OTC

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Not for under 2

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