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Green or yellowish-green discharge is also typically the result of a bacterial infection, such as bacterial keratitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, stye or periorbital cellulitis (a bacterial infection of the eyelids and tissues around the eye
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.
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
This means that there is mucus and pus "mucopurulent" being excreted "discharged" from both "bilateral" eyes. This condition is a classic sign of bacterial conjunctivitis (exterior eye membrane infection).
Symptoms range from itching and redness to a mucous discharge.
conjunctivitis. (pink eye)
Symptoms of conjunctivitis include red, itchy eyes, that may water or produce a discharge. Whole body symptoms can include diarrhea and fatigue.
It won't take very long.My mom's husband got pink eye. About Aout a week after, my mom had it.My boyfriend came for one visit. 2 days later, he had it. I don't know how I managed not to get it. You could know within a day or less. If you go to bed and wake up, you should know if you have it because your eye(s) that were affected would have all that nasty gunk on them, making them hard to open. That is a pretty sure sign of pink eye. They may hurt or itch and be bloodshot.
This yellow discharge is likely a bacterial infection; you need to see a doctor.
Diagnosis depends upon tests performed on the discharge from the eye. Gram stains determine the type of microorganism, while culture and sensitivity tests determine which antibiotic will kill the harmful microorganism. Conjuntival scraping.
A green discharge is a sign of a bacterial STD. Go to the doctor and get it taken care of.
That sounds like bacterial conjunctivitis, which needs a topical antibiotic treatment. You should also wash your hands frequently and try not to touch your eyes, or wash your hands every time you do. This is a highly contagious condition, so prompt treatment is your best option.