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Conjunctivitis: Infections
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Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva which is usually caused by infection or allergy. It is frequently referred to as “pink eye” and is the most common acute eye disorder seen by primary care pediatricians and family physicians.
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Conjunctivitis is usually diagnosed based on a complete medical history and physical examination of your child's eye. Cultures of the eye drainage are usually not required, but may be done to help confirm the cause of the infection.
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Conjunctivitis caused by infection can be prevented by maintaining proper hygiene. If someone in your household has conjunctivitis, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly & often, and ... keep your hands away from your eyes. Avoid sharing washcloths, towels, pillowcases, eye make-up.
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Conjunctivitis is caused by an infection of the lining of the eyelids and of the outer protective layer of the eye (the conjunctiva). It can be caused by a germ (virus or bacteria) or by allergies.
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Rarely, parasites* and fungal infections can cause conjunctivitis. The condition ... can stem from various allergies, irritants, chemicals, and pollutants. Reactions to smoke, dust, makeup, contact lenses, and pollen all can produce symptoms in some people. The sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia* and gonorrhea*, which can be passed from infected mothers to their babies during birth, are the most common causes of conjunctivitis in newborns. These two diseases can lead to conjunctivitis in adults as well. Conjunctivitis usually does not cause problems with vision.
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Normally conjunctivitis is not life threatening... in advanced cases of infection, the organisms can spread and affect other structures of the eye. Vision could become impaired. In addition, infections or foreign bodies may cause corneal ulcers which are extremely serious conditions. Conjunctivitis may also be a symptom of a more serious disease such as canine distemper. As in humans, some infections can be transmitted to other individuals or littermates. Allergies are not contagious and therefore pose no threat to other dogs.
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