Disease Ontology ID: DDTO:0000010

Another Name: red eye

Disease Description: An inflammation of the conjunctival membrane of the eye.

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Disease Symptom: Signs of Bacterial And Fungal infections include redness, a yellowish-green discharge, and crusting of the eyelids. Dogs may blink, squint slightly, or paw at and rub their eyes. In neonatal conjunctivitis, a newborn puppy may suffer an infection before or after the eyelids have separated, usually between 10 and 14 days. Pups with fused eyelids (ankyloblepharon) are prone to neonatal conjunctivitis. The eyelids bulge or appear swollen, and there may be a discharge.

Disease Cause: Bacterial And Fungal Conjunctivitis,Viral Conjunctivitis,Conjunctivitis Caused By Canine Adenovirus Infection,Parasitic Conjunctivitis

Disease Diagnose: The infection of Bacterial And Fungal Conjunctivitis is diagnosed by culture or sensitivity tests .

Treat Method: The Bacterial And Fungal Conjunctivitis is treated with the appropriate topical antibiotics. Sterile saline eyewash can be used to flush the eye several times a day. If there is a crust, it can be removed with washcloth soaked in warm water.

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