Tuesday 1 - Pruneski - Eye infections Flashcards
1
Q
Pseudomonas aeroginsoa general
A
Gram -
aerobic
rod
flagella
Bluepigment pyocyanin inhibits mitochondrial enzymes disrupting ciliary beating in pseudomonas keratitis.
2
Q
Blepharitis
A
infection of eye lid
3
Q
conjunctivitis
A
infection of conjunctiva
4
Q
keratitis
A
infection of cornea
5
Q
keratoconjunctivitis
A
infection of conjunctiva and cornea
6
Q
uveitis
A
infection of middle layer - iris, ciliary body, and choroid
7
Q
chorioretinitis
A
infection of choroid and retinal layers
8
Q
endophthalmitis
A
infection of aqueous and vitreous humor