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One type of bacteria that can cause conjunctivitis

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Can Conjunctivitis permanently affect vision? - Dr. Sirish Nelivigi

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Article: Conjunctivitis
Citation: Morrow, Gary L., and Richard L. Abbott. "Conjunctivitis." American family physician 57.4 (1998): 735.

University of California, San Francisco, and Francis I. Proctor Foundation, San Francisco, California.

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What can a person diagnosed with conjunctivitis can do?
- frequently wash hands
- avoiding touching eyes
- don't share personal items and maintain them clean

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With this research, they found out that patients with a long-lasting follicular conjunctivitis should be considered for chlamydia, usually rare among people.

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It is easy diagnosed by the red color and swelling of the eye. To determine what is causing the conjunctivitis, the doctor will look at the patient's history and will examine the infected eye.
Treatment is usually with cold compresses and artificial tears. If the disease is caused by a bacteria, an antibiotic may be necessary.

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Can vary from person to person, but includes:
- pink or red color of the eye
- production and discharge of mucus
- increased tearing
- swelling of the conjunctiva
- eyelids and lashes might be crusted

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One of the viruses responsible for conjunctivitis

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Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is the inflammation in a thin tissue located inside the eyelid, over the white part of the eye called conjunctiva. It is easily treated, rarely serious, and highly contagious. It can be caused by viruses (most common), bacteria, as well as by a reaction to chemicals, pollution on the environment. (CDC)