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Purulent conjunctivitis
A form of conjunctivitis caused by organisms producing pus, especially gonococci.
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Phlyctenular conjunctivitis
An allergenic form of conjunctivitis common in children and marked by small white nodules on the bulbar conjunctiva often near the limbus. Can be seen in tuberculosis and staphylococcal infections.
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Membranous conjunctivitis
Acute conjunctivitis marked by a false membrane with or without infiltration.
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Granular conjunctivitis
Acute contagious inflammatory conjunctivitis with granular elevations on the lids that ulcerate and scar.
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Gonococcal conjunctivitis
A severe, acute form of purulent conjunctivitis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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Giant papillary conjunctivitis
An immune/foreign body response of the conjunctiva to contact lenses (especially if left in place for 4 or more weeks), to nylon, or to prosthetic materials. It causes itching of the eye, redness, photophobia, swelling, and blurry vision. Examination reveals giant papillae on the superior tarsus.
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Follicular conjunctivitis
A type of conjunctivitis characterized by pinkish round bodies in the retrotarsal fold; can be chronic or acute.
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Chlamydial conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. In newborns this type of conjunctivitis is encountered more frequently than ophthalmia neonatorum caused by gonococci. Prophylaxis for chlamydial conjunctivitis is 1% topical silver nitrate. If the disease develops, drugs such as azithromycin, quinolones, or sulfa-based antibiotics are used.
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Catarrhal conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis due to causes such as foreign bodies, bacteria, or irritation from heat, cold, or chemicals.
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Angular conjunctivitis of morax-axenfeld
Conjunctivitis affecting the lateral canthus of the eyelid.
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