BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIDES Meaning and
Definition
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Bacterial conjunctivitides refers to a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, caused by bacterial infections. The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids and the white part of the eye. Bacterial conjunctivitides can affect one or both eyes and are highly contagious.
This condition is typically caused by the invasion of bacteria into the conjunctiva through direct contact with contaminated hands, towels, or other personal items. Common bacteria responsible for bacterial conjunctivitides include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitides usually include redness in the eye(s), swelling of the eyelids, discomfort, itching, excessive tear production, and the presence of yellow or green discharge that often sticks the eyelids together, especially after sleep. Additionally, individuals affected may experience sensitivity to light and blurred vision.
Bacterial conjunctivitides are typically treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments to eliminate the infection. It is crucial to complete the entire course of treatment to avoid recurrence or drug resistance.
Preventive measures include practicing good hand hygiene, avoiding sharing personal items, such as towels or eye makeup, and avoiding touching the eyes with dirty hands. It is important to seek medical attention when symptoms persist or worsen to prevent complications or spread of the infection to others.
Common Misspellings for BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIDES
- vacterial conjunctivitides
- nacterial conjunctivitides
- hacterial conjunctivitides
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- baxterial conjunctivitides
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- badterial conjunctivitides
- bacrerial conjunctivitides
- bacferial conjunctivitides
- bacgerial conjunctivitides
- bacyerial conjunctivitides
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- bactwrial conjunctivitides
- bactsrial conjunctivitides
Etymology of BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIDES
The word "bacterial" in "bacterial conjunctivitides" refers to the term "bacteria", which is derived from the Latin word "bacterium", meaning rod or staff. The term "bacteria" was first coined by German naturalist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg in 1828.
Conjunctivitides, on the other hand, is the plural form of "conjunctivitis". Conjunctivitis is derived from the Latin words "conjunctiva" meaning "binding together" and "-itis", meaning inflammation. Conjunctiva refers to the thin, transparent membrane that covers the whites of the eyes and lines the inside of the eyelids.
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