Microbio: Skin and Eye Infections - Bacterial Infections of the Eyes

What is the pathogen for Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Haemophilus Influenzae

What are symptoms of Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva with purulent discharge

How is Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis transmitted

Exposure to secretions from infected people

How is Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis treated

Broad-Spectrum topical antibiotics

What is the pathogen for bacterial keratitis

Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

What are symptoms of bacterial keratitis

Redness/irriation of the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, progressive corneal scarring which can lead to blindness

How is bacterial keratitis transmitted

Exposure to pathogens on contaminated contact lenses

How is bacterial keratitis treated

Antibiotic Eye drops (ones with fluoroquinolones for example)

What is the pathogen for Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Chlamydia Trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

What are symptoms of Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of conjunctiva, purulent discharge, scarring and perforation of cornea; may lead to blindness

How is Neonatal Conjunctivitis transmitted

Neonate exposed pathogens in birth canal of mother with chlamydia or gonorrhea

How is Neonatal Conjunctivitis treated

Erythromycin

What is the pathogen for Trachoma (Granular Conjunctivitis)

C. Trachomatis

What are symptoms of Trachoma (Granular Conjunctivitis)

Chronic conjunctivitis, trichiasis, scarring, blindess

How is Trachoma (Granular Conjunctivitis) transmitted

Contact with infected people, or contaminated formites; also by eye-seeking flies

How is Trachoma (Granular Conjunctivitis) treated

Azithromycin