MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A characteristic sign of viral conjunctivitis is ____
A
Mucoid
B
Lipoid
C
“pink eye, “ or dilation of the conjunctival bloodvessels
D
dilation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conjunctivitis causes the eye to appear erythematous secondary to the dilation of blood vessels and is usually accompanied by increased tearing and/or mucoid discharge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Typical symptoms include redness and a gritty sensation in your eye, along with itching. Often a discharge forms a crust on your eyelashes during the night. Pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conjunctivitis Home People often call conjunctivitis “pink eye” because it can cause the white of the eye to take on a pink or red color. Symptoms of pink eye can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the eye.

Detailed explanation-4: -Viral conjunctivitis is a highly contagious acute conjunctival infection usually caused by an adenovirus. Symptoms include irritation, photophobia, and watery discharge. Diagnosis is clinical; sometimes viral cultures or immunodiagnostic testing is indicated.

Detailed explanation-5: -Red eye. Purulent discharge that causes eyelids to be matted together. Chemosis. Decreased vision. Eyelid swelling and pain. 04-Aug-2021

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