5 Questions
What is the seasonal form of conjunctivitis also known as?
Conjonctivitis saisonnière
Which of the following is a term used to describe the periodic occurrence of conjunctivitis?
Conjonctivite périannuelle
What is the main characteristic of conjonctivite saisonnière?
It is seasonal
What is another term for conjonctivite périannuelle?
Annual conjunctivitis
Which of the following best describes the difference between conjonctivite saisonnière and conjonctivite périannuelle?
One occurs annually, the other occurs seasonally
Study Notes
Conjunctivitis Terms
- Seasonal conjunctivitis is also known as vernal conjunctivitis or vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
- Periodic occurrence of conjunctivitis is described by the term "perennial conjunctivitis".
- The main characteristic of conjonctivite saisonnière is its seasonal or vernal occurrence.
- Conjonctivite périannuelle is another term for perennial conjunctivitis.
- The difference between conjonctivite saisonnière and conjonctivite périannuelle is that conjonctivite saisonnière is seasonal, whereas conjonctivite périannuelle is perennial, occurring throughout the year.
Identify the characteristics of seasonal and periodic conjunctivitis. Learn about the differences between conjonctivite saisonnière and conjonctivite périannuelle.
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