Notes in 01_Conjunctivitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Conjunctivitis}} refers {{c2::to the inflammation of the conjunctiva}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Bacterial Conjunctivitis}} {{c1::More likely to be unilateral (but can spread to other eye)}} {{c1::Red eye}} {{c1::Gritty}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Viral Conjunctivitis}} {{c1::More likely to be unilateral (but can spread to other eye)}} {{c1::Red eye}} {{c1::Gritty}} {{c1::W…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Allergic Conjunctivitis}} {{c1::More likely to be bilateral}} {{c1::Itchy eyes}} {{c1::Watery discharge}} {{c1::Chemosis (conjun…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Conjunctivitis {{c1::Clinical diagnosis (gritty, type of discharge, unilateral or bilateral, itchiness)}} {{c1::Swab to identify org…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis {{c1::Self-limiting in 5-7 days}} {{c1::Give topical antibiotics (e.g. chloramphenicol) if needed}} {{c1::Consid…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Viral Conjunctivitis {{c1::Self-limiting in 1-2 weeks}} {{c1::Antivirals are ineffective}} {{c1::Consider eye solution for relief}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis {{c1::Self-limiting in hours}} {{c1::Advise to avoid allergen}} {{c1::Consider topical antihistamine}}
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