Eye Diseases and Etiological Agents Quiz

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What is the primary pathological event in the formation of a hordeolum?

Allergic reaction to an eyelash mite

Obstruction of the orifice of a gland (correct)

Persistent chronic inflammation

Formation of abscesses destroying follicles

Which etiological agent is commonly associated with blepharitis?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Azithromycin

Demodex folliculorum (correct)

Proteus sp.

What can happen if hordeolum does not drain spontaneously or is not incised?

Loss of eyelashes

Granuloma formation (correct)

Formation of ulcers

Glucocorticoid administration

Which medication is contraindicated in children and pregnant women for the treatment of blepharitis?

Minocycline Signup and view all the answers

What is the common etiological agent for hordeolum and chalazion?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

How can blepharitis be diagnosed?

Presence of an eyelash or eyebrow mite Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of acute hordeolum?

Epiphora Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of choice for chronic dacryocystitis?

Topical sulfacetamide Signup and view all the answers

Which etiological agent is associated with Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

Chlamydia trachomatis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum from trachoma and inclusion conjunctivitis?

Follicle formation Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is cautioned against in children for treating Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

Doxycycline Signup and view all the answers

What is the major symptom of acute Dacryocystitis?

Pain in the tear sac area Signup and view all the answers

Eye Diseases and Etiological Agents Quiz

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What is the primary pathological event in the formation of a hordeolum?

Which etiological agent is commonly associated with blepharitis?

What can happen if hordeolum does not drain spontaneously or is not incised?

Which medication is contraindicated in children and pregnant women for the treatment of blepharitis?

What is the common etiological agent for hordeolum and chalazion?

How can blepharitis be diagnosed?

What is the characteristic feature of acute hordeolum?

What is the treatment of choice for chronic dacryocystitis?

Which etiological agent is associated with Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

What distinguishes Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum from trachoma and inclusion conjunctivitis?

Which antibiotic is cautioned against in children for treating Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

What is the major symptom of acute Dacryocystitis?

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