• citation needed] Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The clinical diagnosis of cicatricial pemphigoid is made when there is progression of a symblepharon without a history of local radiation, long-term topical medications or severe perennial allergic conjunctivitis. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • D: Giant papillary conjunctivitis is characterized by papillae of the superior tarsus, which are thought to be caused by an allergic reaction to the coating on foreign bodies such as contact lenses or exposed sutures. (5minuteconsult.com)
  • D: Giant papillary conjunctivitis is characterized by papillae of the superior tarsus, which are thought to be caused by an allergic. (5minuteconsult.com)
  • Conjunctivitis, which is defined as inflammation of the bulbar and/or palpebral conjunctiva (the transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers both the surface of the eye and lining of the undersurface of the eyelids), has many etiologies, including infection from various bacteria, fungi, and viruses, as well as toxic and allergic insults. (medscape.com)
  • Signs of acute viral conjunctivitis include inferior palpebral conjunctival follicles, tender palpable preauricular lymph node, watery discharge, red and edematous eyelids, pinpoint subconjunctival hemorrhages, punctuate keratopathy, and membrane/pseudomembrane. (medscape.com)
  • citation needed] Bacterial conjunctivitis causes the rapid onset of conjunctival redness, swelling of the eyelid, and a sticky discharge. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] Common bacteria responsible for nonacute bacterial conjunctivitis are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Haemophilus species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bacterial conjunctivitis may cause the production of membranes or pseudomembranes that cover the conjunctiva. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cases of bacterial conjunctivitis that involve the production of membranes or pseudomembranes are associated with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, β-hemolytic streptococci, and Corynebacterium diphtheriae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Acute bacterial conjunctivitis with mild lid swelling, conjunctival injection, and discharge along the lid margin. (5minuteconsult.com)
  • Only about 30% of primary care patients with infectious conjunctivitis are confirmed to have bacterial conjunctivitis, although 80% are treated with antibiotics. (medscape.com)
  • Bacterial conjunctivitis has been estimated to account for between $377 and $875 million annually in healthcare costs in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • The mainstay of treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis is topical (administered as eye drops or ointment) antibiotic therapy. (medscape.com)
  • The initial presentation of pemphigoid is often a nonspecific hyperemia, and commonly appears as a chronic conjunctivitis or tear reduction. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • These data are discussed in terms of three exposure periods: acute (14 days or less), intermediate (15-364 days), and chronic (365 days or more). (cdc.gov)
  • MRLs can be derived for acute, intermediate, and chronic duration exposures for inhalation and oral routes. (cdc.gov)
  • As an example, acute inhalation MRLs may not be protective for health effects that are delayed in development or are acquired following repeated acute insults, such as hypersensitivity reactions, asthma, or chronic bronchitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Outbreaks of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, a rare conjunctivitis associated with infection by enterovirus type 70, have occurred in Africa and Asia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with an infection of the upper respiratory tract, a common cold, or a sore throat. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conjunctivitis-typically a result of infection, allergy or irritation-is characterized by conjunctival hyperemia, ocular discharge and, depending on the etiology, discomfort and itching. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • This results were intravenously in the only more chances are properly clean it any better than viral hemorrhagic viral infection develops inside of acquiring the differences below. (jdesignonadime.com)
  • Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is a severe form of viral conjunctivitis that is usually caused by adenovirus serotypes Ad 5, 8, 11, 13, 19, and 37. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Kam KY, Ong HS, Bunce C, Ogunbowale L, Verma S. Sensitivity and specificity of the AdenoPlus point-of-care system in detecting adenovirus in conjunctivitis patients at an ophthalmic emergency department: a diagnostic accuracy study. (medscape.com)
  • Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. (wikipedia.org)
  • епідемічний паротит Mumps is an acute, contagious, systemic viral disease, usually causing painful enlargement of the salivary glands, most commonly the parotids. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Conjunctivitis due to common pus-producing bacteria causes marked grittiness or irritation and a stringy, opaque, greyish or yellowish discharge that may cause the lids to stick together, especially after sleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • In follicles, vessels course on the surface from the periphery of the lesions toward the center rather than emerging in the center, as is the case in papillae. (5minuteconsult.com)
  • Serious' effects are those that evoke failure in a biological system and can lead to morbidity or mortality (e.g., acute respiratory distress or death). (cdc.gov)
  • Gonorrhea may be asymptomatic but commonly manifests as cervicitis or urethritis with less common presentations such as proctitis, conjunctivitis, or pharyngitis. (lecturio.com)
  • Lifestyle tips can allow your nasal wash and humid, the fungus from a health care of the good drug use of VZV exposure to provide a vaginal bacteria, as haemorrhagic cystitis can be very important. (jdesignonadime.com)
  • Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. (speedpix.com)