Conjunctivits/Keratitis Flashcards
1
Q
Causative agents bacterial conjunctivitis
A
Staph aureus
Staph epidermis
Strep pneumonia
Haemophilus Influenza
2
Q
Bacterial conjunctivitis presentation
A
Red painful eye Subacute onset Gritty Burning Mucopurulent discharge Bilateral often No photophobia
3
Q
Bacterial conjunctivitis signs
A
Crusty lids Conjunctival hyperaemia Mild papillary reaction Possibly oedematous lids and conjunctiva Mucopurulent discharge
4
Q
What bacteria can cause hyperpurulent conjunctivitis?
A
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Haemophilus influenzae
5
Q
What chlamydia serotypes can cause conjunctivitis?
A
D-K
6
Q
Describe the presentation of chlamydia conjunctivitis
A
Follicular inflammation Pre-auricular adenopathy Marginal corneal infiltrates Mucoid discharge 4-12 day incubation
7
Q
What strain of herpes simplex usually infects the eye?
A
Type 1
8
Q
What are three complications of ocular herpes simplex?
A
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Infectious dendritic ulceration
Disciform/stromal necrotizing
Uveitis
9
Q
How does herpes simplex blepharoconjunctivitis usually present?
A
Childhood acute blepharoconjunctivitis
Skin vesicles on lids and follicular conjunctivitis
