Conjunctivitis is an infection of the conjunctiva, generally characterized by irritation, itching, foreign body sensation,
tearing and discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis may be distinguished from other types of conjunctivitis by the
presence of yellow–white mucopurulent discharge. It is the most common form of ocular infection all around the
world. Staphylococcus species are the most common bacterial pathogenes, followed by Streptococcus pneumoniae
and Haemophilus influenza. Bacterial conjunctivitis is more common than the viral conjunctivitis in children. H.
influenza, S. pneumoniae and moraxella species are common forms of the bacterial conjunctivitis. The treatment of
patients with bacterial conjunctivitis consists of antimicrobial agents with a broad spectrum of activity against most
susceptible pathogens.
Key Words: Anterior Ocular İnfections, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Ocular Bacteriology.
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