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Which organism is NOT associated with bacterial conjunctivitis?

Moraxella catarrhalis

Haemophilus aegyptius (correct)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Staphylococcus species

What can result in neonatal conjunctivitis?

Bacterial conjunctivitis in the mother

Asymptomatic infection within the mother (correct)

Viral conjunctivitis in the mother

Exposure to allergens during birth

What is a common cause of viral conjunctivitis?

Herpes simplex virus

Adenovirus (correct)

Hepatitis B virus

Influenza virus

What is a characteristic of allergic conjunctivitis?

It is often challenging to differentiate from bacterial and viral conjunctivitis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause asymptomatic infection in the mother leading to neonatal conjunctivitis?

Both Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of styes (Hordeolum)?

Bacterial infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom reported by patients suffering from styes?

Painful sensation and feeling of largeness in the eye (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is blepharitis primarily associated with?

Bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococci (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Staphylococci primarily gain entry to cause styes?

Through a small abrasion of the eye (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between styes and blepharitis?

Styes involve abscesses on the eyelid, while blepharitis involves inflammation of the eyelid rims. (A) Signup and view all the answers