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Eye Infections, Bacterial
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Definition
: Infections in the inner or external eye caused by microorganisms belonging to several families of bacteria. Some of the more common genera found are Haemophilus, Neisseria, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Chlamydia.
coord IM with specific bact dis (IM); DF: EYE INFECT BACT
Examples
Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
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Hordeolum
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Keratoconjunctivitis, Infectious
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Tuberculosis, Ocular
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Uveitis, Suppurative
Other names
Ocular Infections, Bacterial; Bacterial Eye Infections; Ocular Infection, Bacterial; Infection, Bacterial Ocular; Infection, Bacterial Eye; Eye Infection, Bacterial; Bacterial Ocular Infection; Bacterial Eye Infection; Infections, Bacterial Ocular; Infections, Bacterial Eye; Bacterial Ocular Infections
