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*''[[Molluscum contagiosum]]'' | *''[[Molluscum contagiosum]]'' | ||
'''Bacterial conjunctivitis'''<ref> name= Bacterial Conjunctivitis > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). [http://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/about/diagnosis.html] Access on June 23, 2016</ref> | '''Bacterial conjunctivitis'''<ref> name= Bacterial Conjunctivitis > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). [http://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/about/diagnosis.html] Access on June 23, 2016</ref> | ||
*[[Gram-positive bacteria]] | *[[Gram-positive bacteria]] | ||
**''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' | **''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' | ||
**''[[Streptococcus pneumoniae]]'' | **''[[Streptococcus pneumoniae]]'' | ||
*[[Gram-negative bacteria]] | *[[Gram-negative bacteria]] | ||
**''[[Pseudomonas]]'' | **''[[Pseudomonas]]'' | ||
**''[[Serratia marcescens]]'' | **''[[Serratia marcescens]]'' | ||
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**''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]]'' | **''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]]'' | ||
'''Neonatal conjunctivitis'''<ref name="pmid25606121">{{cite journal| author=Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G| title=Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review. | journal=Malays Fam Physician | year= 2008 | volume= 3 | issue= 2 | pages= 77-81 | pmid=25606121 | doi= | pmc=4170304 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25606121 }} </ref> | '''Neonatal conjunctivitis'''<ref name="pmid25606121">{{cite journal| author=Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G| title=Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review. | journal=Malays Fam Physician | year= 2008 | volume= 3 | issue= 2 | pages= 77-81 | pmid=25606121 | doi= | pmc=4170304 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25606121 }} </ref> | ||
*''[[Chlamydia trachomatis]]'' | |||
*''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]]'' | |||
*''[[Herpes simplex virus]]'' | |||
*Chemical (silver nitrate solution) | |||
'''Allergic conjunctivitis'''<ref name= Bacterial & Viral Conjunctivitis > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016). [http://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/about/diagnosis.html] Access on June 23, 2016</ref> | |||
**[[Allergen]] (such as [[pollen]], [[animal dander]], [[dust mites]], or [[molds]]) | **[[Allergen]] (such as [[pollen]], [[animal dander]], [[dust mites]], or [[molds]]) | ||
*'''Keratoconjunctivitis'''<ref name="pmid17264493">{{cite journal| author=Barabino S, Dana MR| title=Dry eye syndromes. | journal=Chem Immunol Allergy | year= 2007 | volume= 92 | issue= | pages= 176-84 | pmid=17264493 | doi=10.1159/000099268 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17264493 }} </ref> | *'''Keratoconjunctivitis'''<ref name="pmid17264493">{{cite journal| author=Barabino S, Dana MR| title=Dry eye syndromes. | journal=Chem Immunol Allergy | year= 2007 | volume= 92 | issue= | pages= 176-84 | pmid=17264493 | doi=10.1159/000099268 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17264493 }} </ref> |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [4]
Overview
Common causes of conjunctivitis include bacteria, viruses, and environmental factors.[1]
Causes
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Bacterial conjunctivitis[2]
Neonatal conjunctivitis[3]
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Herpes simplex virus
- Chemical (silver nitrate solution)
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- Allergen (such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites, or molds)
- Keratoconjunctivitis[4]
- Lacrimal gland dysfunction with reduced tear production,Reflex hyposecretion, Mucin deficiency, Low blink rate, Vitamin A deficiency, Autoimmune diseases, and unknown etiology
- Irritative Conjunctivitis
- Contact lenses, lens solutions, chlorine in a swimming pool, smog, or cosmetics
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
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3References
- ↑ National Eye Institute (2015). [1] Access on June 23, 2016
- ↑ name= Bacterial Conjunctivitis > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). [2] Access on June 23, 2016
- ↑ Mallika P, Asok T, Faisal H, Aziz S, Tan A, Intan G (2008). "Neonatal conjunctivitis - a review". Malays Fam Physician. 3 (2): 77–81. PMC 4170304. PMID 25606121.
- ↑ Barabino S, Dana MR (2007). "Dry eye syndromes". Chem Immunol Allergy. 92: 176–84. doi:10.1159/000099268. PMID 17264493.