Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis – a review of management for primary care

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Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis – a review of management for primary care

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Vanessa Weenink

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General bulbar and palpebral redness in mild viral conjunctivitis.

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Most cases of infective conjunctivitis can be easily managed, but there are some more serious cases where a team approach – the GP, ophthalmologist and/ or sexual health specialist – is needed

Infective conjunctivitis is common and, usu- ally, self-limiting, but different subtypes require different management strategies. Causes can be bacter