Close-up photograph of the eye showing acute chlamydial conjunctivitis,an inflammation of the conjunctiva,the delicate mucous membrane covering the front of the eye & the insides of the eyelids,due to the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The conjunctiva becomes red,swollen & may discharge water or pus. Chlamydial conjunctivitis usually occurs as a secondary cross-infection from a primary genital infection. Treatment is with tetracycline antibiotics | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Western Ophthalmic Hospital |
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