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Conjunctivitis Kiswahili: Kikope

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis. · ICD-10 code H10

Usual symptoms

  • Inflammation
  • A red eye

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • An eye clinic

Related health checks

Eyes and ears check

Read more

  • Pink Eye MedlinePlus
    Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink eye. It involves inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid. It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness. Causes include:Bacterial or viral infectionA…
  • Eye Infections MedlinePlus
    Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are: Conjunctivitis - also known as pink eye. Conjunctivit…
  • Allergy MedlinePlus
    An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are:PollenDust mitesMold spores…

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