The most common etiological factors of conjunctivitis

Authors

  • Ewa Jasińska Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology; Department of General Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin
  • Katarzyna Adamczyk Student, Medical University of Lublin
  • Rafal Wojcik Chair and Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin
  • Dorota Adamczyk Student, Medical University of Lublin
  • Katarzyna Nowomiejska Department of General Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin
  • Alina Olender Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Lublin

Keywords

conjunctivitis, eye, microbiology

Abstract

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common diseases of the anterior segment. It is characterized by redness of the eye, conjunctivital injection, the presence of secretions in the conjunctival sac. The most common symptoms reported by patients include: pain, redness, itching, foreign body sensation and photophobia. Intensifying severe symptoms can lead to difficulties in daily activities. The correct diagnosis of the etiological agent is essential to implement an appropriate treatment and relieve symptoms of the disease.

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2018-09-09

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JASIŃSKA, Ewa, ADAMCZYK, Katarzyna, WOJCIK, Rafal, ADAMCZYK, Dorota, NOWOMIEJSKA, Katarzyna and OLENDER, Alina. The most common etiological factors of conjunctivitis. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 9 September 2018. Vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 577-583. [Accessed 16 May 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 9 (2018)

Section

Review Articles

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