Reducing suspicion of sexual abuse in paediatric chlamydial conjunctivitis using ompA genotyping - Mitchell A, Patel M, Manning C, Abbott J.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes urogenital tract infections, and ocular infections including trachoma, neonatal conjunctivitis and adult chlamydial inclusion conjunctivitis. A positive C. trachomatis diagnosis in children oft... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Types, Treatment, and Symptoms
Title: Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Types, Treatment, and SymptomsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/26/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - March 26, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Vivimed Labs gets approval from Uzbekistan govt for two products
The company has received approval for Bilastin tablets, which are used for the treatment of allergic Rhino conjunctivitis and Urticaria, the Hyderabad-based company said in a regulatory filing. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 8, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Janssen Announces U.S. FDA Approval of CABENUVA (rilpivirine and cabotegravir), the First Long-Acting Regimen for the Treatment of HIV
TITUSVILLE, N.J., January 21, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CABENUVA (consisting of Janssen’s rilpivirine and ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir), the first and only once-monthly, long-acting regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults. The novel regimen was co-developed as part of a collaboration with ViiV Healthcare and builds on Janssen’s 25-year commitment to make HIV history. In the U.S., ViiV Healthcare is the marketing authorization holder for CABENUVA.C...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - January 22, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
What Are the Best Treatments for Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Title: What Are the Best Treatments for Allergic Conjunctivitis?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/11/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/11/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Allergies General)
Source: MedicineNet Allergies General - January 11, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Title: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - December 9, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
FYI, Pink Eye Can Be A Rare Symptom Of COVID-19
It's speculation that Mike Pence has pink eye. But while we're here, this is what you should know about conjunctivitis. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Are the Symptoms of Herpes Simplex Keratitis?
Discussion
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are common with an estimated 50% of the US population being infected by age 30, and with latent infection harboring in the trigeminal nerve in 100% of people by age 60 years. HSV infections can cause a vesicular or pustular skin rash that is painful, burning or pruritic and also flu-like symptoms with fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. HSV can also be asymptomatic.
To laymen, herpes simplex viruses cause “cold sores,” but to health care personnel, herpes causes many systemic infections including eczema herpeticum, folliculitis, herpes gladiatorum, whitlow, e...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 5, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Keratolysis associated with methamphetamine use - incidental diagnosis of corneal melt in a patient with acute methamphetamine intoxication - Heer JS, Heavey S, Quesada D, Agu ìñiga-Navarrete P, Garrett MB, Barkataki K.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 38-year-old male presented to the emergency department with methamphetamine-induced agitation. Physical exam showed clouding of the left cornea, with gelatinous appearance and associated conjunctivitis, consistent with corneal melt, or... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Doctors Urge Prompt Recognition of COVID-19-Linked MIS-C Doctors Urge Prompt Recognition of COVID-19-Linked MIS-C
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19 is characterized by ' extreme ' inflammation, fever, abdominal symptoms, conjunctivitis and rash, according to a systematic review.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - September 10, 2020 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
The Best Treatments for Allergic Conjunctivitis
What Are the Best Treatments for Allergic Conjunctivitis? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - July 13, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
UAlberta clinician-scientists identify pink eye as possible primary symptom of COVID-19
(University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine& Dentistry) A case of pink eye is now reason to be tested for COVID-19, according to University of Alberta researchers. Coughing, fever and difficulty breathing are common symptoms of the illness, but a recent case study involving an Edmonton woman and published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology has determined that conjunctivitis and keratoconjunctivitis can also be primary symptoms. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - June 18, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Coronavirus update: Lyme disease symptoms could be mistaken for COVID-19 - signs to spot
CORONAVIRUS symptoms have been shown to range from a dry cough to conjunctivitis, but some of these symptoms are also linked to other conditions such as Lyme disease. How can you tell the difference between COVID-19 and Lyme disease? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Viral conjunctivitis and COVID-19, The College of Optometrists
A joint statement from The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and College of Optometrists. Updated 19th May. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Conjunctivitis Can Be Sole Covid-19 Symptom Conjunctivitis Can Be Sole Covid-19 Symptom
Acute, non-remitting conjunctivitis may be the only presenting symptom of COVID-19 infections in some instances, according to case reports on five patients in Italy.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - May 19, 2020 Category: Pathology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
