
Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis is common and treatable, but screen for serious infections like gonococcus, meningococcus, and trachoma in high-risk patients.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is common and treatable, but screen for serious infections like gonococcus, meningococcus, and trachoma in high-risk patients.

A patient presents with sticky, gritty, red eyes. A common and easy emergency department problem, right? Conjunctivitis?