Haemolacria: a case of pseudomembranous conjunctivitis in a neonate
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235110
Abstract: We report an unusual case of an 11-day-old neonate presenting with haemolacria on a background of sticky conjunctival discharge. This was secondary to Chlamydia pseudomembranous conjunctivitis which responded well to systemic erythromycin. Early appropriate treatment… read more here.
Keywords: haemolacria case; pseudomembranous conjunctivitis; neonate; case ... See more keywords
Case for conservative management of adenoviral pseudomembranous conjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253014
Abstract: The clinical course of adenoviral pseudomembranous conjunctivitis is mostly self-limiting and requires only supportive management measures; however, a minority of patients may develop severe inflammation in response to the virus, which can present as subepithelial… read more here.
Keywords: management adenoviral; pseudomembranous conjunctivitis; case; adenoviral pseudomembranous ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of pseudomembranous conjunctivitis in a tertiary hospital: A 2-year retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1177/1120672120957581
Abstract: PURPOSE To describe the incidence, duration, and complication rate of patients with a clinical diagnosis of pseudomembranous viral conjunctivitis. METHODS A retrospective observational study is performed compiling the data of patients diagnosed as pseudomembranous conjunctivitis… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; conjunctivitis; pseudomembranous conjunctivitis; duration ... See more keywords