Conjunctivitis: Viral and Bacterial Forms

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What is a common symptom of viral conjunctivitis?

Severe pain and vision loss
Crusty eyelids
Thick, purulent discharge
Pink or red eye with watery discharge (correct)

What typically causes conjunctivitis?

Strep, staph, or STI (correct)
Allergies only
Fungal infection
Exposure to UV radiation

Why are antibacterial drops often administered in both eyes when treating bacterial conjunctivitis?

To reduce redness
To treat glaucoma simultaneously
To prevent itching
To prevent the risk of vision loss (correct)

A key symptom of bacterial conjunctivitis is:

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What should you avoid when administering eye drops to prevent contamination?

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Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by bacteria, viruses, or STIs.

Causes of Conjunctivitis

Caused by strep, staph, or STIs; can be viral or bacterial.

Viral Conjunctivitis Symptoms

Pink/red eye, edema, watery discharge; often affects only one eye.

Bacterial Conjunctivitis Symptoms

Pink/red eye, edema, purulent discharge, crusty eyelid, itching/pain.

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Conjunctivitis Treatment & Prevention

Antibacterial drops, meticulous hand hygiene, proper administration technique (avoiding contact with eye).

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Study Notes

Conjunctivitis can stem from strep, staph, or sexually transmitted infections.
Conjunctivitis has viral and bacterial forms.

Viral Conjunctivitis

Symptoms include pink or red eye, edema, and a watery discharge.
It might affect only one eye.

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Symptoms include pink or red eye, edema, purulent discharge, crusty eyelid, itching, and pain.
Antibacterial drops in both eyes treat bacterial conjunctivitis due to the risk of vision loss.

Administering Eye Drops

Wash hands and draw the correct amount into the dropper.
Tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid down.
Squeeze the drops into the pocket formed without touching anything with the dropper.
Close the eye, wipe off excess solution, and perform hand hygiene again.

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Conjunctivitis can result from strep, staph, or STIs, presenting in viral and bacterial forms. Symptoms include pink or red eye and edema. Antibacterial drops are crucial for bacterial conjunctivitis due to the risk of vision loss.