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Eye Diseases: Etiological Agents and Diagnosis

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What is the etiological agent for Blepharitis?

Staphylococcus aureus
Proteus sp.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Demodex folliculorum (correct)

Which bacterial infection can follow Demodex folliculorum in Blepharitis cases?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Proteus sp.
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

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

Granuloma formation
Sebaceous secretions impoundment
Obstruction of gland orifice (correct)
Chronic inflammation

Which antibiotic is contraindicated in children and pregnant individuals for treating Blepharitis?

Doxycycline (C) Signup and view all the answers

What may a chalazion evolve from?

Hordeolum that do not drain (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium generally causes Hordeolum and Chalazion?

Staphylococcus aureus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for acute hordeolum?

Cephalexin (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication may be added for recurrent lesions or significant meibomitis?

Doxycycline (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiological agent for Acute Dacryocystitis?

S.aureus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major symptom of Chronic Dacryocystitis?

Pain in the tear sac area (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Ocular Lymphogranuloma Venereum?

Erythromycin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Trachoma is caused by which pathogen?

Chlamydia trachomatis (D) Signup and view all the answers

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