CH. 21 DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT

Bacterial (Contagious) Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) - Haemophilus aegypticus, H. influenzae. Gram neg. bacillus . Virulence: Encapsulated, endotoxins (lipids in cell walls) Transmission: Eye, nasal secretions (extremely contagious). Most common vector - hands. P/E: Nasopharynx, conjunctiva ................
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