Conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most common organisms in bacterial conjunctivitis (3)
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Haemophilus influenza
2
Q
What is the typical virus that causes conjunctivitis
A
Adenovirus
3
Q
What are the symptoms of infective conjecture? (5)
A
Eyelids are stuck together on waking
Red eye
Grittiness
Blurry vision
Discharge
4
Q
What is the difference in discharge in viral vs bacterial conjunctivitis
A
Viral- clear (serous)
Bacterial- purulent
5
Q
What is the antibiotic used in bacterial conjunctivitis
A
Chloramphenicol