I need help answering these questions please. Diseases of the Skin and Eyes Case

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I need help answering these questions please. Diseases of the Skin and Eyes Case 1.4 You are the school nurse at Willowdale Elementary. This moming Ms. Matthews, one of the first-grade teachers, brings a ittle girl named Keisha to your office. Her right eye is swollen and bloodshot The lining of the lower lid is bright red. There is a thick yellow discharge in the comer of the eye. 1. What is the most likely diagnosis, and what is the etiology? 2. What sign leads you to believe that the infection is bacterial in origin? What is the treatment for this condition? Elaborate. Is the condition communicable? 4. What are some of the eye's natural defenses that help to prevent infections? 5. Are there steps the teacher should take to prevent the spread of this infection in the classroom? If so, discuss them.

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1. ANS: Diagnosis: Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye).

Etiology: Generally it can spread from infected individuals to normal individuals through fomite contact (Ex: towels, handles, slit-lamp chin rests napkins, and pillow cases,), sinusitis, contact lens wear, prior ocular disease, immunodeficiency states, trauma, and exposure to agents (STD disease at birth).

2. ANS: The thick yellow discharge in the corner of the eye and it is highly contagious which may result in the spread of the microbes among her friends.

3. ANS: The treatment is an antibacterial eye drop. Yes, it is very contagious. While others who do not have close contact with her must be advised for cleanliness and preventive methods for the contageous eye infection.

4. ANS: Lysozyme (an antibacterial enzyme present in tears) and Conjunctiva (casing to the eyeball) are the eye's natural defenses that help to prevent infections.
5. ANS: prevent steps:

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes.

With clean hands, wash any discharge from around your eyes.

Do not use the same bottle for your infected and non-infected eyes.

Wash sheets, washcloths, pillowcases, and towels often in hot water and detergent.

Clean eyeglasses

Do not use swimming pools.

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