Bacterial conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by pathogenic bacteria. Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus sp, or, less commonly, Chlamydia trachomatis. Symptoms include redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid, itchy eyes, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light and burning eyes. Treatment includes antibiotics.
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