... Pallor is almost invariably caused by anemia and is best analyzed with the application of pathophysiology. Anemia may be caused by decreased production of blood, increased destruction of blood, or loss of blood. Decreased production results from
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... Conjunctivitis is characterized by hyperemia of the conjunctiva due to infection, allergy, or chemical reactions. (See Recognizing conjunctivitis.) This disorder usually occurs as benign, self-limiting pinkeye; it may also be chronic,... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Inclusion conjunctivitis (also called inclusion blennorrhea) is an acute ocular inflammation resulting from infection by Chlamydia trachomatis. Although inclusion conjunctivitis occasionally becomes chronic, the prognosis is usually good. ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A common ocular sign associated with inflammation, conjunctival injection is nonuniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia. This redness can be diffuse, localized, or peripheral, or it may encircle a clear cornea.
Conjunctival injection usually... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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... Hyperemia of the conjunctiva from infection, allergy, or chemical reactions characterizes conjunctivitis. Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious but are also self-limiting after 2 weeks. Chronic conjunctivitis may result in... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Inclusion conjunctivitis, or chlamydia keratoconjunctivitis, is an acute ocular inflammation resulting from infection by Chlamydia trachomatis — serotypes A through C (trachoma) and D through K (inclusion conjunctivitis). Trachoma... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A common ocular sign associated with inflammation, conjunctival injection is nonuniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia. This redness can be diffuse, localized, or peripheral, or it may encircle a clear cornea.
Conjunctival injection... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A common ocular sign associated with inflammation, conjunctival injection is nonuniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia. This redness can be diffuse, localized, or peripheral, or it may encircle a clear cornea.
Conjunctival injection usually results from bacterial or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Pallor is almost invariably caused by anemia and is best analyzed with
the application of pathophysiology.Anemia may be caused by
decreased production of blood, increased destruction of blood, or loss of
blood. Decreased production results from poor... Pictures
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