Microbiology Flashcards
What is the name for infection of the conjunctiva
Conjunctivitis
What is the name for infection of the cornea
Keratitis
What is the name for infection of the entire globe
Endophthalmitis
What is the name for infection of the choroid & retina
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctivitis in a patient of what age would warrant immediate referral to ophthalmology
Bacterial conjunctivitis in neonates
3 most common viruses that cause viral conjunctivitis
- Adenovirus (most common)
- Herpes simplex
- Herpes zoster
Viral conjunctivitis clinical features
Adenovirus conjunctivitis clinical feature
Herpes simplex conjunctivitis clinical feature
Herpes zoster conjunctivitis clinical feature
Viral conjunctivitis treatment
Neonatal conjunctivitis - most common causes (3)
- Staph. aureus
- Neisseria gonnorhoeae
- Chlamydia trachomatis
Adult conjunctivitis - most common cause
Child conjunctivitis - most common cause
Bacterial conjunctivitis clinical features
Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment
What would make you think of a diagnosis of chlamydia conjunctivitis
Chlamydial conjunctivitis treatment
Chlamydial conjunctivitis complication
Viral conjunctivitis complication
Allergic conjunctivitis treatment
Adenovirus - watery discharge, not itch
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster -
Allergic - water discharge, itch
Bacterial - ….
Keratitis clinical features
- Photophobia
- Severe ocular pain and associated foreign body sensation
- Hypopyon
What is a hypopyon
