conjunctivitis???

Question

Where does it come from?

Answer 1

What is conjunctivitis? © NetDoctor/Geir
Inflammation is seen as reddish change in the periphery of the eye often accompanied by a pus-like discharge.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctivae, which are the mucous membranes covering the white of the eyes and the inner side of the eyelids. It usually affects both eyes at the same time although it may start in one eye and spread to the other after a day or two. It may be asymmetrical, affecting one eye more than the other. There are many causes and the treatment will depend upon the cause.

Conjunctivitis is a very common eye condition. It is not serious but can be very uncomfortable and irritating.

What causes conjunctivitis? There are FIVE different kinds of conjunctivitis, each with its own cause.

1-Bacterial conjunctivitis -Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci or haemophilus. These organisms may come from the patient's own skin or upper respiratory tract or they may be caught from another person with conjunctivitis.

2-Viral conjunctivitis -Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with the common cold. This may be caused by a virus called 'adenovirus'. This type of conjunctivitis can spread rapidly between people and may cause an epidemic of conjunctivitis.

3-Chlamydial conjunctivitis - This type of conjunctivitis is caused by an organism called Chlamydia trachomatis. This organism may also affect other parts of the body and can cause the venereal disease chlamydia .

4-Allergic conjunctivitis -Allergic conjunctivitis is common in people who have other signs of allergic disease such as hay fever, asthma and eczema. The conjunctivitis is often caused by antigens like pollen, dust mites or cosmetics.

5-Reactive conjunctivitis - chemical or irritant conjunctivitis - Some people are very susceptible to chemicals in swimming pools or to smoke or fumes and this can cause an irritation of the conjunctiva with discomfort, redness and watering. In such cases these irritants should be avoided.

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Answer 2

Many different bacteria and viruses can cause pinkeye. The organisms that cause the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) gonorrhea and chlamydia can also infect the eyes and cause conjunctivitis. This can occur in sexually active people and in newborns who acquire the infection at birth from their mothers.

Conjunctivitis also can be caused by some viral infections, such as adenovirus, and can occur in someone battling a cold or the flu. Allergic conjunctivitis occurs more frequently among kids with allergic conditions such as hay fever. It's typically seen only at certain times of the year, especially when caused by allergens such as grass or ragweed pollen. Other allergy-causing substances like animal dander or dust mites can cause year-round symptoms of conjunctivitis. Chemicals such as those in chlorine and soaps or air pollutants such as smoke and fumes also can lead to pinkeye.

Answer 3

I've had it. Caught it of one of my kids and before you know it the whole house has it.
It can be nippy.
Read
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjunctivitis

Answer 4

From bacteria that gets into the eye.

If your a girl, throw away eye makeup every six months and get new stuff.

Answer 5

Common called Pink Eye...it is an infection that is spread via contact with an infected individual.....they rub the eye and then spread it to you by touching something that you then touch and...You rub your eye and there you have it.

Answer 6

It is highly contageous, so therefor it is passed on from person to person, such as coming into contact with something that another person with conjuctivitis has touched.

Answer 7

It is a bacterial infection, probably from rubbing your eyes (in you are a human). Animals it could be rubbing their eyes on a bush etc.

Answer 8

i just got over having this. i had to end up going to the doctor. he gave me drops to put in my eyes . antibiotics. he said it can be caused by pollution, dust, smoke, or being around someone else who has it.its very contagious so be careful. good luck.

Answer 9

its very contagious , and easily treated, its an infection of the eye,,, you can pick it up off a doorknob or anything a contagious person touched after touching their eye,,,, little children pass it around alot,,,,,

Answer 10

It is a bacterial or viral disease of the eye.