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The most common etiological factors of conjunctivitis

Authors :
Ewa Jasińska
Katarzyna Adamczyk
Rafal Wojcik
Dorota Adamczyk
Katarzyna Nowomiejska
Alina Olender
Source :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, Vol 8, Iss 9, Pp 577-583 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Kazimierz Wielki University, 2018.

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.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
ISSN :
23918306
Volume :
8
Issue :
9
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.33025fbf5b4feb9f99023b17c05b70
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1412051