Conjunctivitis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the most common organisms in bacterial conjunctivitis (3)

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Staphylococcus aureus

Haemophilus influenza

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2
Q

What is the typical virus that causes conjunctivitis

A

Adenovirus

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3
Q

What are the symptoms of infective conjecture? (5)

A

Eyelids are stuck together on waking

Red eye

Grittiness

Blurry vision

Discharge

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4
Q

What is the difference in discharge in viral vs bacterial conjunctivitis

A

Viral- clear (serous)

Bacterial- purulent

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5
Q

What is the antibiotic used in bacterial conjunctivitis

A

Chloramphenicol

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