Inclusion conjunctivitis
Overview
nclusion conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis which is a sexually transmitted pathogen. The infection can occur in newborns while passing through an infected birth canal. Adult infections tend to be transmitted to the eye from the infected genitals via the hands. Infected swimming ppols or hot tubs may also be a source of infection.
Symptoms
* Red eye * Irritated eye * Sticky eye discharge * Inflammation of the conjunctiva * Swollen eyelids
Causes
C. trachomatis is an obligate intracellular organism of the lymphogranuloma venereum serotype group. Serotypes D through K are sexually transmitted, and secondary eye involvement in adults occurs in about 1 in 300 genital cases. Because contaminated cervical secretions infect the eyes of the neonate during birth, inclusion conjunctivitis is an important cause of ophthalmia neonatorum. Ocular chlamydial disease occurs most frequently in adults between ages 18 and 30.
Diagnosis
Home medical testing related to Inclusion conjunctivitis: * Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing: o Home Eye Tests o Home Vision Tests
Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Inclusion conjunctivitis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Tetracycline, doxycycline, erythromycin