Conjunctivitis Causes Quiz
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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?

    <p>It is often challenging to differentiate from bacterial and viral conjunctivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of styes (Hordeolum)?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Painful sensation and feeling of largeness in the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is blepharitis primarily associated with?

    <p>Bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Staphylococci primarily gain entry to cause styes?

    <p>Through a small abrasion of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between styes and blepharitis?

    <p>Styes involve abscesses on the eyelid, while blepharitis involves inflammation of the eyelid rims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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