Transmission routes of conjunctivitis

Pink eye is clinically known as acute conjunctivitis, which is an acute infectious inflammation of the conjunctival tissue caused by infection with microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses. The main route of infection for pink eye is contact infection, especially hand contact infection. After rubbing the eyes with hands, pink eye patients touch other objects with their hands. If these objects are touched by other people and then rubbed the eyes, there will be no pink eye infection. Hand hygiene management for pink eye is particularly important during the course of the disease, including other personal hygiene products. Towels, pillows, sheets, etc. It is best to isolate appropriately, wash and dry frequently to prevent cross infection and severe infection.

Causes of pink eye

Pink eye is clinically known as acute conjunctivitis, which is an infectious inflammation of the conjunctival tissue caused by bacterial or viral infection. The main manifestations are red and swollen eyes, tears, increased secretions, and severe cases may manifest as eye pain. Its main route of transmission is contact infection. Therefore, for pink eye, close attention should be paid to personal hand hygiene. Various daily necessities should be used independently and not mixed with others to avoid cross infection. In treatment, local anti-infection, mainly using antibiotic eye drops and antiviral eye drops combined treatment. The general course of the disease is 7 to 10 days. After the symptoms are relieved, continue to use eye drops for 2 to 3 days to consolidate the effect and avoid recurrence.

What are the early symptoms of pink eye?

Pink eye is clinically called acute conjunctivitis and acute conjunctivitis. When the early symptoms are not very serious, mild eye discomfort such as eye edema, increased tears and slight foreign body sensation will appear. At this time, the disease is easily ignored. As the disease progresses, the eyes will show obvious redness and swelling, a large amount of yellow-white secretions, itchy eyes and other discomfort symptoms. At this time, you should go to the hospital for professional examination in time. After diagnosis, local anti-infection treatment is generally given first. Commonly used eye drops are levofloxacin eye drops, tobramycin eye drops, chloramphenicol eye drops, acyclovir eye drops, etc.