Acanthamoeba keratitis

Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are Conjunctivitis - also known as pinkeye. Conjunctivitis is often due to an infection. Children frequently get it, and it is very contagious. Stye - a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from your skin get into the hair follicle of an eyelash.Symptoms of eye infections may include redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain, or problems with vision. Treatment depends on the cause of the infection and may include compresses, eye drops, creams, or antibiotics.

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Dr. Jamal Hassan

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A person suffers injury to eye with vegetative matter/leaf few days ago and has now developed pain & photophobia. Most probable diagnosis? 1.fungal keratitis 2.Acanthamoeba keratitis 2.Bacterial keratitis 4.Herpes Zoster

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Dr. Gaurav Chhaya

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A patient using contact lens develops corneal infection. Laboratory diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis was established. The following is the best drug for treatment: 1. Propamidine. 2. Neosporine. 3. Ketoconazole 4. Polyhexamethylene bigua...See More

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