Complications of conjunctivitis

    • [PDF File]Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis - Cornea & Contact Lens ...

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      Acute bacterial conjunctivitis is a contagious disease caused by one or more bacterial species.4-8 Both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms can cause acute bacterial conjunctivitis. . S.aureus, S pneumonia, and H.influenzae are most frequently associated with acute bacterial conjunctivitis.4-8 Bacterial conjunctivitis


    • [PDF File]CAUSES COMPLICATIONS TREATMENT of a “RED EYE”

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      CAUSES, COMPLICATIONS & TREATMENT of a “RED EYE” Most cases of “red eye” seen in general practice are likely to be conjunctivitis or a superficial corneal injury, however, red eye can also indicate a serious eye condition such as acute angle glaucoma, iritis, keratitis or scleritis. Features such as significant pain, photophobia ...


    • [PDF File]Conjunctivitis: Diagnosis and Management

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      Conjunctivitis may be ... coma are also complications of long term steroids. However, in severe cases of ver-nal conjunctivitis systemic steroids may be needed. Other drops deal with the allergic response at different parts of the immune cascade. Antihistamines are only partially effective. Mast cell stabilisers 2 such as cro-molyn sodium 4% and more recently lodoxamide 0.1% are effective if ...


    • [PDF File]The child, measles and the eye

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      year following measles. Measles also causes many other complications including pneumonia, diarrhoea, malnutrition, middle ear infection and damage to the brain. Eye and other complications are more likely to occur if the child's diet is poor - especially if inadequate in vitamin A.


    • [PDF File]accident and emergency Infective conjunctivitis

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      Are there any complications? Occasionally, viral conjunctivitis can cause inflammation on the cornea, the front window of the eye, or scarring of the conjunctiva, which can affect the sight, however this usually responds well to treatment. When to seek advice If you develop further blurred vision or noticeable eye pain, or if you see any


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      In men complications include: • recurrent urethritis • epididymitis (which involves the tube to the testes). In women and men complications include: • arthritis • conjunctivitis and uveitis (eye inflammation) • proctitis (inflammation of the rectum). What are the symptoms? Symptoms can occur within 2 -14 days after infection. However ...


    • [PDF File]Infective Conjunctivitis Its Pathogenesis, Management and ...

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      Chapter 2 Infective Conjunctivitis – Its Pathogenesis, Management and Complications Adnaan Haq, Haseebullah Wardak and Narbeh Kraskian Additional information is available at the end of the chapter


    • GP guide to the diagnosis and management of conjunctivitis

      Two types of acute bacterial conjunctivitis that deserve special mention are gonococcal and meningococcal conjunctivitis, both of which can lead to serious ocular and systemic complications. Gonococcal conjunctivitis is caused by Neisseria gonor-rhoeae, …


    • [PDF File]A painful red eye - RACGP

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      Conjunctivitis accounts for over 25% of all eye complaints seen in the general practice setting, and can be allergic, viral or bacterial.1 Allergic conjunctivitis is usually bilateral and accompanied by itch and a history of atopy. Viral conjunctivitis is characterised by a watery discharge and may be associated with a history of viral illness. A


    • [PDF File]Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)

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      complications? Children with conjunctivitis may also develop middle-ear infections (otitis media). What puts your child at risk of conjunctivitis? The bacteria or viruses that cause pinkeye can spread quickly among children. This commonly happens at school or in day care, especially in young children. Can conjunctivitis be prevented?


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