Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria or a virus, if treated properly, is usually resolved in 10-14 days. If there is no relief of symptoms in 48-72 hours, or there is moderate to severe eye pain, changes in vision, or the conjunctivitis is suspected
They have very similar effects, however one is caused by a virus and the other by a bacteria such as taphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pneumoniae etc., and might be treated differently.
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1.dry eyes 2.bacterial conjunctivitis 3.viral conjunctivitis 4.allergic 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.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be due to infectious or noninfectious causes. It can be a sign of an allergy or an infection with a virus or a bacteria.If it is caused by a virus or bacteria, pink eye can be highly contagious for as long as two weeks after signs and symptoms begin. Early diagnosis and treatment can protect people around you from getting pink eye, too.Viral conjunctivitis and bacterial conjunctivitis may affect one or both eyes. Viral conjunctivitis usually produces a watery discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis often produces a thicker, yellow-green discharge.Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can be associated with colds or with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a sore throat.Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious. They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the eye secretions of someone who's infected.
A boric acid eyewash can be used to clean and soothe the eyes. A warm compress applied to the eyes for five to 10 minutes three times a day can help relieve the discomfort of bacterial and viral conjunctivitis.
there are variations of anthrax that are viral and bacterial most anthrax is bacterial
it is viral
conjunctivitis, bacterial,viral or fungal infections,impetigo,herpes,warts,scabies,pediculosis,boils and carbuncles ,ersipelas,candidiasis
Chickenpox and strep are communicable. Pinkeye is the common term for conjunctivitis, or inflammation of the lining of the eyelids and eyeball. Usually conjunctivitis is viral or bacterial, but allergic or irritant conjunctivitis can occur. The vast majority of cancers are not communicable, but some infections, such as HPV and hepatitis B, can increase the risk of cancer.
Conjunctivitis germs can not stay alive on plastic.
Bacterial conjunctivitis can occur in adults and children and is caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hemophilus.
MRSA is a form of staph. Staph is bacterial
Rabies is viral.