Infections and Immunity 2

Question 1

What is conjunctivitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation the conjunctiva (thin membrane which covers the sclera of the eyes and the inside of the eyelids)

Question 2

What is the term given when there is involvement of:

1) Cornea
2) Eyelid

in conjunctivitis

Answer 2

1) Corneal involvement = keratoconjunctivitis

2) Eyelid involvement = blepharoconjunctivitis

Question 3

What are some common causes of conjunctivitis?

Answer 3

1) Viral
2) Bacterial
3) Allergic

Question 4

What are some causes of bacterial conjunctivitis?

Answer 4

Staph aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Gonococcal
Chlamydial

Question 5

When does neonatal conjunctivitis usually occur?

Answer 5

“Sticky eyes”

Usually starts day 3-4

Question 6

How is neonatal conjunctivitis managed?

Answer 6

Swabs usually negative for significant pathogens

Simple cleaning measures sufficient

Question 7

What does neonatal conjunctivitis within the first 48hrs, with purulent discharge and swelling of the eyelids suggest?

Answer 7

Gonococcal conjunctivitis

Question 8

How is gonococcal conjunctivitis managed?

Answer 8

Cephalosporin

Question 9

When does chlamydial conjunctivitis in a newborn present?

Answer 9

First week of life

Question 10

How is chlamydial conjunctivitis in a newborn diagnosed?

Answer 10

Specific monoclonal antibody test perfumed on conjunctival secretions

Question 11

What are some causes of viral conjunctivitis?

Answer 11

Adenovirus

Question 12

What can acute allergic conjunctivitis cause?

Answer 12

Rapid onset lid swelling

Chemosis - swelling of conjunctiva