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ConditionName
Bacterial conjunctivitis
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
Gradual onset; Unilateral follow by bilateral; Redness in one or both eyes; Slight sensitivity to bright light (photophobia); Purulent discharge 24h/day; Poorly transmission; NORMAL vision; NOT ITCHY;
PhysicalFindings
Purulent discharge; Visual acuity fine; No adenopathy;
ClinicalTests
Start the treatment and order culture;
RiskFactors
Staph A; Strep Pneumonia; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Chlamydia trachomatis;
IsRedFlag
IsNPLEX
Consequence
ProgressionFromCondition
TreatmentOptions
Topical antibiotics;
PharmOptions
WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/eye-disorders/conjunctival-and-scleral-disorders/acute-bacterial-conjunctivitis
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