infective conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
what are the features seen in bacterial conjunctivitis?
A
- purulent discharge
- eyes may be ‘stuck together’ in the morning
2
Q
what are the features seen in viral conjunctivitis?
A
- serous discharge
- recent URTI
- preauricular lymph nodes
3
Q
how is infective conjunctivitis managed?
A
- normally self-limiting, settle without rx within 1-2 wks
- topical abx therapy commonly offered to pts e.g. chloramphenicol
- don’t wear contact lens
- don’t share towels
- school exclusion not necessary
4
Q
how is chloramphenicol given initially?
A
- drops are given 2-3 hourly
- ointment is given qds
5
Q
what is an alternative for chloramphenicol and should be used for pregnant women?
A
topical fusidic acid 2x daily
6
Q
A 24-year-old man presents with a two day history of a red right eye. When he woke up this morning his right eye was ‘stuck together’. Pupils are equal and reactive and the visual acuity is 6/5 in both eyes when viewing a Snellen chart.
what mx option is the most appropriate?
A
topical chloramphenicol
