18 Questions
What is the primary defense mechanism that prevents eye infections?
Sterile intraocular tissues
Which of the following is NOT a common organism found in the conjunctival sac as mentioned in the text?
Neisseria
What is the primary microorganism that is rare and transitory within the eye, as per the text?
Fungi
Which ocular tissue is identified as having VERY few bacteria under normal circumstances?
Cornea
Which component of the eye is noted to be sterile according to the information provided?
Uvea
What type of organisms are primarily found in the conjunctiva, playing a role in preventing eye infections?
Gram-positive bacteria
What is the recommended method to control M. bovis?
Avoiding predisposing factors
What is a common cause of surface ocular infections predominantly seen in horses and production animals?
Fungal infections
How is fungal keratitis typically transmitted?
Inoculation of organisms into traumatized corneal epithelium
Which of the following is a virulence factor associated with fungal keratitis?
Inhibiting corneal neovascularization
Which of the following is a symptom associated with viral extraocular infections in a 10-week-old kitten?
Serous to mucopurulent ocular discharge
What is the likely diagnosis for a case presenting with acute conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infection symptoms?
Viral infection
Which of the following is a strategy for diagnosing ocular infections?
Ophthalmic examination
What is a common clinical situation where the diagnosis of ocular infections is appropriate?
Eye redness and discharge
Which of the following laboratory tests is commonly used in diagnosing ocular infections?
Culture and sensitivity testing
In diagnosing ocular infections, what does a positive culture indicate?
A bacterial infection
What diagnostic tool allows direct visualization of the eye structures to aid in identifying ocular infections?
Slit-lamp examination
Which of the following is a primary reason for performing laboratory testing in suspected cases of ocular infections?
To identify the causative pathogen
Test your knowledge on ocular infections of the extraocular and intraocular tissues. Explore common infections like blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, and more. Learn about preventing eye infections and factors that predispose to them.
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