Presentation
The case is being reported for its unusual presentation and to our knowledge, such a case has not been described in Indian literature. References 1. [ijo.in]
T4: (cicatrized or healed trachoma) - only scar tissue is present. [quizlet.com]
In twenty-two of the cases redness of the skinwas present. [myslide.es]
The pupillary area is clear, but some opaque lens substance is still present. Vision, O.D., with plus 11. sph .3 plus 0.50 cyl. axis 135=20 /20. Reads Jaeger 1 with plus 3 added. [documents.tips]
Though membranous conjunctivitis occur in children it might also present in adults. 3. [slideshare.net]
Entire Body System
- Swelling
الصفحة 507 - ... swelling of the face ; spasms of the eyes ; the eyes are in constant motion. Lids puffy, red and congested ; inflammatory swelling of the lower lid near the inner canthus, with throbbing pains, etc. Conjunctiva red, tumefied. [books.google.com]
The disease always begins on the palpebral conjunctiva with red ness and swelling and in both forms it may spread to the bulbar con junctiva, and also in the severest forms to the cornea. [gluedideas.com]
It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness. Causes include Bacterial or viral infection Allergies Substances that cause irritation Contact lens products, eye drops, or eye ointments Pinkeye usually does not affect vision. [icdlist.com]
The neck may swell in part due to large lymph nodes. A form of diphtheria that involves the skin, eyes, or genitals also exists. [icd.codes]
- Fever
[…] yellow fever Includes: Jungle yellow fever A95.1 Urban yellow fever A95.9 Yellow fever, unspecified A96.0 Junin hemorrhagic fever Includes: Argentinian hemorrhagic fever A96.1 Machupo hemorrhagic fever Includes: Bolivian hemorrhagic fever A96.2 Lassa [app.drchrono.com]
Symptoms include Sore throat Swollen glands in the neck Fever Weakness Your doctor will diagnose it based on your signs and symptoms and a lab test. Getting treatment for diphtheria quickly is important. [coding-pro.com]
[…] pertaining to diphtheria. affected by diphtheria. historical examples when fever sets in within a few hours it means very much more frequently pneumonia than diphtheritic fever. a system of practical medicine by american authors, vol. i various you’ve [definithing.com]
Symptoms often come on fairly gradually beginning with a sore throat and fever. In severe cases a grey or white patch develops in the throat. This can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. [icd.codes]
Gastrointestinal
- Overeating
This is a of relieving hypersemia arising from over-exposure, but it is unfortunately beyond the reach of the poorer classes, being quite incompatible with their occupation. [docksci.com]
الصفحة 299 - On awaking, the face breaks out into a profuse perspiration, which extends over the body, and continues, more or less, during the waking hours ; then, on going to sleep again, the dry heat returns... [books.google.com]
Most patients recover without treatment even if the organism has appreciable antibiotic resistance. [6] Staphylococcus aureus is the commonest cause of bacterial conjunctivitis, [3] but a rare cause of membrane over the conjunctiva. [jacmjournal.org]
Canthus, from right inner, over cornea :- Spig. Canthus, from outer, towards cornea :- Calc. Cornea, over :- Nux-m. Pink :- Arg-n. Psora, hereditary, in :- Sulph. [homeoint.org]
Over the whole conjunctiva there is a whitish film like a thin milky membrane. [chestofbooks.com]
Skin
- Chancre
A50.9 Congenital syphilis, unspecified A51.0 Primary genital syphilis Includes: Syphilitic chancre NOS A51.1 Primary anal syphilis A51.2 Primary syphilis of other sites A51.31 Condyloma latum A51.32 Syphilitic alopecia A51.39 Other secondary syphilis [app.drchrono.com]
Chancre, papular syphilides, coppercolored spots, mucous patches, gummata, nodular syphilides, and syphilitic ulcer may affect the conjunctiva. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
Eyes
- Blepharitis
[…] right upper eyelid H01002Unspecified blepharitis right lower eyelid H01003Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid H01004Unspecified blepharitis left upper eyelid H01005Unspecified blepharitis left lower eyelid H01006Unspecified blepharitis [cms.gov]
[…] retina deterioration, eye weaknesses, congestion or foreign particles trapped in the eye tissues, radiation burns, “ blood shot ” eyes, infections of the eye tissues ( pink eye, etc. ), retinitis, conjunctivitis, floaters, granulated eye lids, dry eyes, blepharitis [dict.site]
English Noun ( - ) (medicine) The combination of conjunctivitis and blepharitis. English Noun ( en-noun ) (pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection. [wikidiff.com]
Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis with blepharitis and keratitis. [isnare.com]
- Conjunctival Hyperemia
Hyperemia: Conjunctival injection due to dilatation of the posterior conjunctival vessels ■=> Appears sweeping from the fornices. 5. Follicles: Focal collections of lymphocytes in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva. Caused by: a. [archive.org]
Hyperemia of the Conjunctiva (Dry Catarrh). This condition usually affects the palpebral conjunctiva, and is manifested by a persistent redness with no appreciable thickening. The posterior system of conjunctival vessels is involved. Etiology. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
- Foreign Body Sensation
body sensation, pain and excessive watering in the right eye since one month. [jacmjournal.org]
Symptoms • CL intolerance. • Irritation, discomfort, burning & foreign body sensation. • Watery or mucoid discharge. • Blurred vision due to mucous coating of the CL. • Hyperemia. Signs! [archive.org]
- Conjunctival Injection
Hyperemia: Conjunctival injection due to dilatation of the posterior conjunctival vessels ■=> Appears sweeping from the fornices. 5. Follicles: Focal collections of lymphocytes in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva. Caused by: a. [archive.org]
Psychiatrical
- Withdrawn
If the calomel treatment is withdrawn and the conjunctival sac thoroughly cleansed, recovery will rapidly occur. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
Workup
The cellular response in conjunctivitis differs according to the cause, as follows: Bacterial infections: Neutrophils predominate Viral infections: Lymphocytes predominate Allergic reactions: Eosinophils predominate See Workup for more detail. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Microbiology
- Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
[…] diphtheritic conjunctivitis A severe conjunctival inflammation caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae and characterised by an infiltrating membrane which on removal leaves a raw surface. ... Synonym: membranous conjunctivitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... [encyclo.co.uk]
A severe conjunctival inflammation caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae and characterised by an infiltrating membrane which on removal leaves a raw surface. [lexic.us]
The in vivo animal pathogenicity tests confirmed that the present isolate belonged to the gravis variant of Corynebacterium diphtheriae Though Corynebacterium xerosis has been isolated from healthy and inflammed conjunctiva [1], [2] isolation of the pathogenic [ijo.in]
The ICD code A36 is used to code Diphtheria Diphtheria (from Greek: διφθέρα diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. [icd.codes]
Pseudo-membranous conjunctivitis: mild form Membranous conjunctivitis: severe form Causative agents: Corynebacterium diphtheriae Beta- hemolytic streptococci Streptococcus pneumoniae Neisseria gonorrheae Associated conditions : Erythema multiforme Stevens [medicowesome.com]
Treatment
Getting treatment for diphtheria quickly is important. If your doctor suspects that you have it, you'll start treatment before the lab tests come back. Treatment is with antibiotics. [icdlist.com]
Pagenstecher massaged with a 10 per cent. yellow precipitate ointment, gave two treatments daily, and in a short time brought about recovery in the most obstinate cases. [chestofbooks.com]
Diphtheritic Treatment Diphtheritic infections are treated by the use of antibiotics such as Penicillin G, Erythromycin, Ampicillin, Clindamycin and Tetracyclin. Antibiotics treatment is combined with antitoxin treatment. [altiusdirectory.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis for diphtheria is very serious for both the eye and the life of the patient. ! Found an error? Select it and press Ctrl + Enter. [iliveok.com]
Prognosis. The prognosis is good in perhaps 50 per cent. of the cases. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
Prognosis Overall there is a 5-10% mortality rate, but it is up to 20% in those younger than 5 years and older than 40 years. [ 5 ] Recovery is slow and particular caution should be advised after myocarditis. [patient.info]
Etiology
Etiology and pathogenesis DIPHTHERITIC INFLAMMATION OF THE CONJUNCTIVA (DIPHTHERIA CONJUNCTIVAE) Etiology. Infection by the Bacillus of diphtheria. Disease or transferred to the conjunctiva of the upper respiratory tract, or startles her primary. [lecheniebolezni.com]
Conjunctivitis, which is defined as inflammation of the bulbar and/or palpebral conjunctiva (the transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers both the surface of the eye and lining of the undersurface of the eyelids), has many etiologies, including [emedicine.medscape.com]
Discharge (Serous, mucoid, purulent.... etc): According to the etiology & severity. 3. Chemosis: Edema of the subepithelial connective tissue. 38- Dr/ Mahmoud Medhat 0113004901 4. [archive.org]
Etiology. This disease is due to the presence of a specific microorganism, a bacillus, in the conjunctival sac. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
Microbiological etiology and susceptibility of bacterial conjunctivitis isolates from clinical trials with ophthalmic, twice-daily besifloxacin. Adv Ther 2012;29:442-55. 6. Tarabishy AB, Jeng BH. Bacterial conjunctivitis: A review for internists. [jacmjournal.org]
Epidemiology
Boralkar AN Clinical and epidemiological features of 15 incidents of severe infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. Wiseman A, Msolla PM, Selman IE, Allan EM, Pirie HM Diphtheritic conjunctivitis; membrane conjunctivitis. [medicbind.com]
Epidemiology [ edit ] Conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease. [34] Rates of disease is related to the underlying cause which varies by the age as well as the time of year. [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology Conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease. [29] History An adenovirus was first isolated by Rowe et al. in 1953. [isnare.com]
Epidemiology Diphtheria mainly occurs in epidemics. A vaccine was introduced to the UK in 1941, after which the number of cases fell from 46,281 (2,480 deaths) in 1940, to 37 cases (six deaths) in 1957. [patient.info]
Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diphtheria Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines -- what you need to know Diphtheria: Information for Parents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF Diphtheria: Information for Parents [coding-pro.com]
/Avoidable - 0% Emergent - ED Care Needed - Not Preventable/Avoidable - 0% Primary diagnosis of injury 0% Primary diagnosis of mental health problems 0% Primary diagnosis of substance abuse 0% Primary diagnosis of Alcohol 0% Unclassified 100% Health Topic [codelay.com]
/Avoidable - 0% Emergent - ED Care Needed - Not Preventable/Avoidable - 0% Primary diagnosis of injury 0% Primary diagnosis of mental health problems 0% Primary diagnosis of substance abuse 0% Primary diagnosis of Alcohol 0% Unclassified 100% Diphtheria [medicbind.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diphtheria (Medical Encyclopedia) [ Read More ] Pinkeye Also called: Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink eye. [icdlist.com]
Special attention is given to the prevention and treatment of these diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization [books.google.com]