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'''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> | '''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> |
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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] Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [5]
Overview
Common causes of conjunctivitis include bacteria, viruses, and environmental factors.[1]
Causes
Viral conjunctivitis
- Adenovirus
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2
- Varicella zoster virus
- Picornaviruses (coxsackievirus A24 and enterovirus 70)
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Rubella virus
- Epstein-Barr virus
Bacterial conjunctivitis[2]
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (common in nursing homes)
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Pseudomonas
- Serratia marcescens
- Haemophilus influenzae (most common pathogen in children)
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Chlamydia trachomatis (sexually active age groups)
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae (sexually active age groups)
Neonatal conjunctivitis[3]
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Herpes simplex virus
- Pseudomonas (non–sexually transmitted bacteria)
- Chemical (silver nitrate solution)
Allergic conjunctivitis
- Allergen (pollen, animal dander, dust mites, or molds)
Keratoconjunctivitis[4]
- Lacrimal gland dysfunction (Sjögren's syndrome) with reduced tear production
- Reflex hyposecretion
- Mucin deficiency
- Low blink rate
- Vitamin A deficiency
- Autoimmune diseases
- Unknown etiology
Irritative Conjunctivitis
- Contact lenses
- Lens solutions
- Chlorine in a swimming pool
- Smog
- Cosmetics
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
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3References
- ↑ National Eye Institute (2015). [1] Accessed on June 23, 2016
- ↑ name= Bacterial Conjunctivitis > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). [2] Accessed 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.