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Do you have to have chlamydia to have chlamydia conjunctivitis?
Short answer is likely yes; unless an infected person touched an infected area and then touched your eye.
Can Conjunctivitis be cured?
Conjunctivitis caused by an allergic reaction should clear up once the allergen is removed. However, allergic conjunctivitis will likely recur if the individual again comes into contact with the particular allergen.
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 pink eye made of?
"Pink eye" is a generic term most often used to describe conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis has many, many causes. Without external injury or internal inflammation, the most common cause of acute conjunctivitis is a contagious infection of the virus adenovirus.
Your dogs nostril is swollan?
It is most likely to do with allergies and it's best to take your dog to your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis.
If Randy Pausch the author of Last Lecture had written a speech about receiving his cancer diagnosis and what he did following the diagnosis which organizational structure would he most likely have us?
central ideas and supporting details
How do you clerk a patient?
clerking a patient involves 1) taking a history (symptoms) 2)examination (signs) then you need to formulate most likely diagnosis, other possible diagnosis (differential) and management plan
Is a differential diagnosis the same as a misdiagnosis?
No! It is a way to arrive at the most likely diagnosis. Sometimes, arriving at a diagnosis is straightforward. At other times it is more complex and may involve a systematic look at several possibilities, and ruling out various things as you go. Within this context, there is no suggestion of mis-diagnosis. See the Wikipedia link.
What diagnosis is likely for a girl that has her right eye swollen blood shot and the lining of the lower lid is bright red with a thick yellow discharge in the corner of the eye?
Conjunctivitis or "pink-eye" is the most likely culprit. She should be seen by her pediatrician and should avoid contact with other children as it can be contagious. If you treat this child or help clean up the discharge, be certain to wash your hands thoroughly before touching your own face or eyes. Wear latex or nitrile exam gloves (available at most pharmacies or department stores) and discard them after use.
What is the correct definition of the Conjunctivitis Curse from Harry Potter?
The conjunctivitis curse causes a victims eyes to swell up and they resemble someone who has conjunctivitis.
What are the common ailments and defects of the eye?
1.dry eyes 2.bacterial conjunctivitis 3.viral conjunctivitis 4.allergic conjunctivitis.
Where does pink eye come from?
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.
