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==Background==
*Often due to [[staphylococcus]] or [[streptococcus]]

==Clinical Features==
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*Painless, unilateral or bilateral mucopurulent discharge
**Often causes adherence of the eyelids on awakening
*Chemosis is common

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Conjunctivitis DDX}}

==Evaluation==
===Workup===
*Eye exam
*Fluorescein stain of cornea (especially in infants) to assess for corneal lesion
*Culture: if severe

===Evaluation===
{{Clinical diagnosis of conjunctivitis}}

==Management==
{{Bacterial Conjunctivitis Antibiotics}}

==Disposition==
*Discharge with ophtho follow-up (if no improvement) in 3 - 4 days
*Bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious. Patients may return to work or school after 24 hours of topical therapy and a reduction in discharge from eye(s). Advise good hygiene practices.

==See Also==
*[[Conjunctivitis]]
*[[Eye Algorithm (Main)]]

==References==
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