Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane covering the white of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelid. It causes redness, itching, discharge, and a gritty sensation in the eye, and can result from viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or irritation. The viral and bacterial forms are highly contagious and spread readily, particularly among children.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterVII: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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Associated With
Inflammation of the conjunctiva ("pink eye"); ophthalmology specialty.
Treated By
Source Decongestant (Wikipedia)
Source Warm compress (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Wikidata: Conjunctivitis
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Subclass of: eye disease
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the eye and adnexa
3. Conjunctivitis (Wikipedia)
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The most common infectious causes in adults are viral, whereas in children bacterial causes predominate.
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Both viral and bacterial cases are easily spread among people.
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The most common infectious causes in adults are viral, whereas in children bacterial causes predominate.
View the Source 4. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
View the Source 5. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: About Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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The most common causes of pink eye are viruses, bacteria, and allergens.
Warm compress (Wikipedia)
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Warm compresses are commonly used for the treatment of certain ocular conditions such as: dry eyes pinkeye (conjunctivitis) stye or chalazion swollen eyelids (blepharitis) meibomian gland dysfunction muscle spasms or pain
Decongestant (Wikipedia)
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Decongestants are also used to reduce redness in the treatment of simple conjunctivitis.
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