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Conjunctivitis Flashcards

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Define conjunctivitis

A

inflammation of the conjunctiva.

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causes of conjunctivitis?

A 
•	Infectious 
o	Viral 
o	Bacterial 
•	Non-Infectious 
o	Allergic 
o	irritative
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3
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risk factors for conjunctivitis?

A

contact lenses

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4
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presenting symptoms of conjunctivitis?

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  • Sore red eye
  • Discharge
  • Irritation, discomfort and grittiness
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5
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features of bacterial conjunctivitis?

A

Purulent discharge

Eyes may be ‘stuck together’ in the morning

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6
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features of viral conjunctivitis?

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Serous discharge
Recent URTI
Preauricular lymph nodes

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features of Allergic conjunctivitis ?

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Bilateral symptoms
Very itchy
Oedema
History of atopy

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investigations for conjunctivitis?

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clinical diagnosis

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