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Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis

Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis is associated with gonococcal infections in sexually active patients. The causative agents are Neisseria gonorrhoeae or N. meningitidis. Prompt work-up and treatment is required, as corneal perforation occurs in 10% of cases within 48 hours.12 An ophthalmologist should complete a conjunctival scraping and susceptibility testing.10... [Pg.937]

Treat hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis with a single dose of 1 g of intramuscular ceftriaxone in combination with topical antibiotics.11... [Pg.938]

Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis most commonly results from N. gonorrhoeae and, less frequently, from... [Pg.449]

Figure 25-7 Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis with copious purulent discharge. Figure 25-7 Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis with copious purulent discharge.
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