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CONJUNCTIVITIS Flashcards

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Symptoms of conjunctivitis

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  • Thick, yellow discharge (mucopurulent).
  • Sandy/gritty/itchy feeling in eye.
  • Pink/red
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Causes of conjunctivitis

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  • Staph aureus
  • H. influenza
  • S. pneumoniae
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Treatment

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  1. FIRST: Self-care (bath/clean eyes).
  2. SECOND: Topical antibiotics (OTC). Chloramphenicol 0.5% drops or 1% ointment.
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Contraindications of chloramphenicol OTC

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Not for under 2

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