Gonorrheal conjunctivitis: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae | |||
*Usually spread from genital-hand-eye contact in the young sexually active population | |||
*Neonates can acquire it from the birth canal | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
#Abrupt onset | |||
#Copious purulent discharge (reforms quickly after wiping away) | |||
#Marked conjunctival injection/chemosis | |||
#lid swelling, globe | |||
===Neonates=== | |||
*3-5 days postpartum (bilateral) discharge | |||
==DDx== | ==DDx== | ||
Revision as of 22:43, 30 July 2011
Background
- Caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Usually spread from genital-hand-eye contact in the young sexually active population
- Neonates can acquire it from the birth canal
Diagnosis
- Abrupt onset
- Copious purulent discharge (reforms quickly after wiping away)
- Marked conjunctival injection/chemosis
- lid swelling, globe
Neonates
- 3-5 days postpartum (bilateral) discharge
DDx
Diagnosis
Treatment
See Also
Source
Mahmood AR, Narang AT. Diagnosis and management of the acute red eye. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2008;26:35-55. [{Category:ID]]