Current Diagnosis & Treatments Pediatrics: Diseases of the Conjunctiva Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

What is opthalmia neonatorum? - It is conjunctivitis of the newborn What is the pathogenesis of opthalmia neonatorum? - May be inflammation resulting from silver nitrate prophylaxis given at birth or bacterial infection How do you prevent opthalmia neonatorum? - Treatment of maternal infections prior to delivery can prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, povidone iodine may provide broader coverage against the organisms causing the disease What are characteristics of opthalmia neonatorum? - Redness, swelling of the lids and conjunctiva and by discharge What is common pathogens for bacterial conjunctivitis? - Haemophilus species, S pneumonia, M catarrhalis, and S aurus What are clinical findings of bacterial conjunctivitis? - Purulent discharge of one or both eyes What is treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? - Topical antibiotics such as erythromycin, polymyxin bacitracin, sulfacetamide, tobramycin, and fluoroquinolones What are typical features of viral conjunctivitis? - Usually present with injection of the conjunctiva of one or both eyes and watery ocular discharge What is the pathogenesis of viral conjunctivitis? - Adenovirus infection is often associated with pharyngitis, HSV may cause conjunctivitis blepharoconjunctivitisWhat is treatment for viral conjunctivitis? - Treatment of adenovirus conjunctivitis is supportive. Children are considered contagious for 10-14 days from the day of onset and should stay out of school and group activities as long as their eye is red and tearin