Inflammation of conjunctiva with purulent discharge.

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Like the skin, the surface of the eye comes in contact with the outside world and is somewhat prone to infection by bacteria in the environment. Bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva. Conjunctivitis can affect one eye or both, and it usually does not affect vision permanently. Bacterial conjunctivitis is very contagious, being transmitted via secretions from infected individuals, but it is also self-limiting.

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

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Bacterial conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by Haemophilus influenzae, but can also be caused by other species such as Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae, and S. aureus. The causative agent may be identified using bacterial cultures, Gram stain, and diagnostic biochemical, antigenic, or nucleic acid profile tests of the isolated pathogen..

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