Bacterial conjunctivitis can occur in adults and children and is caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hemophilus.
Staphylococcus albus, now known as Staphylococcus Epidermidis, is present on people's skin naturally and typically is not harmful unless it is introduced into the person's system via an injury to the skin that disrupts the skin's integrity, such as a laceration. It can also be introduced into the body via a urinary catheter.
Staphylococcus albus grows optimally at temperatures around 37 degrees Celsius, which is human body temperature.
Legionella pneumophila is primarily associated with respiratory infections, particularly pneumonia, rather than conjunctivitis. It is a waterborne pathogen that thrives in aquatic environments, making it less likely to be transmitted through direct contact with eyes or conjunctival surfaces. Additionally, bacterial conjunctivitis is typically caused by more common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Haemophilus influenzae. Therefore, while Legionella can cause serious illness, it is not a common causative agent for conjunctivitis.
Staphylococcus albus, also known as Staphylococcus epidermidis, is a coagulase-negative staphylococcus that appears as small, white to yellowish colonies on agar plates. Under a microscope, it presents as Gram-positive cocci, typically appearing in clusters resembling grapes. It is part of the normal skin flora but can be an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with implanted medical devices.
Conjunctivitis
No but the organisms that cause it do.
viruses and bacteria
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis in a baby born to a mother with the infection.
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
Staphylococcus aureus
Short answer is likely yes; unless an infected person touched an infected area and then touched your eye.