Conjunctivitis – Infective (ALL)

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1. What is the most common cause of infective conjunctivitis? *
2. Which discharge is typical in bacterial conjunctivitis? *
3. Which of the following is a key distinguishing sign of viral conjunctivitis? *
4. Which bacteria is a common cause of infective conjunctivitis in adults? *
5. When is antibiotic treatment appropriate for infective conjunctivitis? *
6. What is the usual clinical course of uncomplicated infective conjunctivitis? *
7. Which topical antibiotic is commonly prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis? *
8. What hygiene advice should be given to someone with infective conjunctivitis? *
9. Which population is at risk for gonococcal conjunctivitis? *
10. What symptom is typically NOT present in infective conjunctivitis? *
11. Which viral pathogen commonly causes viral conjunctivitis? *
12. Infective conjunctivitis is usually which type of infection? *
13. When should a person with conjunctivitis avoid work or school? *
14. What should be avoided in viral conjunctivitis unless under specialist advice? *
15. Which of the following may indicate a more serious underlying cause? *
16. Which age group commonly develops infective conjunctivitis from Haemophilus influenzae? *
17. When are culture and sensitivity tests indicated in conjunctivitis? *
18. Which is a potential complication of untreated bacterial conjunctivitis in rare cases? *
19. Which symptom is most typical in viral over bacterial conjunctivitis? *
20. What is the key first step in managing suspected infective conjunctivitis? *