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Bacterial Conjunctivitis Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis
  • Bacterial Eye Infection
  • Conjunctivitis Bacterial
  • Eye Infection with Bacteria
A person with bacterial conjunctivitis has inflammation of the conjunctiva, caused by a bacterial infection.

Inflammation of the conjunctiva causes eye swelling, redness, and pain. Images

Bacterial infection of the conjunctiva will often cause a colored and sticky discharge from the eye. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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