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Persons with symptoms of conjunctivitis who are sexually active may possibly be infected with the bacteria that cause either gonorrhea or chlamydia. There may be large amounts of pus-like discharge
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Is pinkeye a virus?
Pinkeye is a virus. It can also be caused by bacteria and be a bacterial infections. Allergies can also cause conjunctivitis.
What are the common ailments and defects of the eye?
1.dry eyes 2.bacterial conjunctivitis 3.viral conjunctivitis 4.allergic conjunctivitis.
What causes conjunctivitis?
Bacterial conjunctivitis can occur in adults and children and is caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hemophilus.
How long can conjunctivitis live?
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is caused by bacteria or viruses. The duration of conjunctivitis depends on the underlying cause. Bacterial conjunctivitis can last up to two weeks if left untreated, while viral conjunctivitis may resolve on its own within one to two weeks. Proper hygiene measures and seeking medical treatment can help reduce the duration and spread of conjunctivitis.
What causes bacterial conjunctivitis?
Infection with an adenovirus, however, may also cause a significant amount of pus-like discharge and a scratchy, foreign body-type of sensation in the eye. This may also be accompanied by swelling and tenderness
How can you tell the difference between bacterial conjunctivitis and allergy-induced conjunctivitis?
70% of allergic conjunctivitis cases DO NOT cause discharges of the eye (pus). But since this is not a definitive symptom, you should really leave the diagnosis up to a physician. He or she will probably prescribe some anti-histamine eyedrops and an OTC allergy medication.
What is periportal adenopathy?
Periportal adenopathy is an increase in lymph nodes around the portal vein. The main cause is typically infection such as bacterial conjunctivitis and throat infection.
Name three infectionious diseases?
Common cold, STDs eg. HIV, chlamydia etc. and and conjunctivitis
Which diseases are caused by a bacterial infection?
As far as STDs, the bacterial infections are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Are children allowed to go to school with conjunctivitis?
Bacterial conjunctivitis and viral conjunctivitis are both highly contagious diseases and children should remain at home until released by their doctor to return to the classroom.
What are the two categories for STD?
Two categories of STDs are "curable" and "incurable." Of the curable STDs, the causes may be bacterial or parasitic. The incurable STDs are viral.
Why is it important to know how to prevent sexual transmitted diseases STDs?
some stds may cause cancer stds areexpensive to manage some stds can cause death
