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acute contagious conjunctivitis — acute epidemic conjunctivitis a mucopurulent, epidemic type of conjunctivitis caused by Haemophilus aegyptius, occurring in the spring or fall, with the same symptoms as acute catarrhal conjunctivitis. Called also pinkeye … Medical dictionary
chronic catarrhal conjunctivitis — a mild, chronic type of conjunctivitis with only slight hyperemia and mucous discharge. It may be a sequel to acute catarrhal conjunctivitis, or the result of eyestrain, dust, glare, or ingrown lashes … Medical dictionary
mucopurulent conjunctivitis — acute catarrhal c … Medical dictionary
simple conjunctivitis — simple acute conjunctivitis acute catarrhal c … Medical dictionary
Ophthalmia — Inflammation of the eye. Also known as ophthalmitis. * * * 1. Severe, often purulent, conjunctivitis. 2. Inflammation of the deeper structures of the eye. [G.] catarrhal o. a mild form of conjunctivitis with mucopurulent secretion. caterpillar… … Medical dictionary
Equine Recurrent Uveitis — Equine Recurrent (Periodic) Uveitis, ( Moon Blindness , Recurrent Iridocyclitis) is an acute, non granulomatous inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye, occurring commonly in horses of all breeds, worldwide. The causative factor is not known,… … Wikipedia
Virus — A microorganism smaller than a bacteria, which cannot grow or reproduce apart from a living cell. A virus invades living cells and uses their chemical machinery to keep itself alive and to replicate itself. It may reproduce with fidelity or with… … Medical dictionary
Measles — An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia,… … Medical dictionary
Pharyngitis — Classification and external resources Inflammed oropharynx: swollen and red. ICD 10 J … Wikipedia
Fever — Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.).… … Medical dictionary
