https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d Investigation of one human pathogen and disease. en-us 2022-11-29 06:00:35 UTC 2022-12-05 03:50:45 UTC hello@padlet.com lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407608203 2022-12-03 17:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407608203 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407608892 Conjunctivitis is an infection that can also be known as, "pink eye". Conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial or viral infection, and can be also be caused due to an allergic reaction. The infection caused inflammation in the conjunctiva that lines an eyelid. The blood vessels in the conjunctiva are inflamed and it is when the eye appears to be pink or red. This infection can be passed on easily from person to person.]]> 2022-12-03 17:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407608892 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609140 Viral Infection: enterovirus 70, coxsackievirus, A24, adenoviruses
Bacterial Infection: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
Allergies: Pollen, grass, airborne allergens]]> 2022-12-03 17:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609140 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609593

Redness in infected eye

Causes discharge that can form a crust; preventing infected eye from opening

Painful, itchy, burning eyes

Blurry or hazy vision

]]> 2022-12-03 17:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609593 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609830 May be diagnosed based on the symptoms such as eye redness and swelling.
The treatment for conjunctivitis can vary depending whether it is a viral or bacterial infection.
Viral infection: No specific treatment; the body fights against the infection.
Bacterial infection: Eye drops may be prescribed
Allergies: Eye drops may help with itchiness and puffiness.]]> 2022-12-03 17:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609830 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609937 Conjunctivitis can be prevented by not touching the eye area with unwashed hands. It may also be prevented by avoiding sharing things with infected individuals or in general. For example, not sharing a pillow or face makeup with someone else.]]> 2022-12-03 17:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407609937 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407610074 Bacterial conjunctivitis is the second most common cause of infectious conjunctivitis, with most uncomplicated cases resolving in 1 to 2 weeks.]]> 2022-12-03 17:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407610074 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407610153 2022-12-03 17:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407610153 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407610223 Neal P. Barney, MD
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University of Wisconsin, Madison]]> 2022-12-03 17:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407610223 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407612648 2022-12-03 17:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407612648 lizrodr https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407612797 https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1191730-overview
About 6 million people are affected by conjunctivitis annually.]]> 2022-12-03 17:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lizrodr/i4q8kixk0yis3w9d/wish/2407612797