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Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius (Hae) is a causative agent of acute and often purulent conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. It was discovered independently by Koch and Weeks in the 1880s.
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear layer that covers the white surface of the eye and the inner eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1]
P protein, also known as melanocyte-specific transporter protein or pink-eyed dilution protein homolog, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the oculocutaneous albinism II (OCA2) gene. [5] The P protein is believed to be an integral membrane protein involved in small molecule transport, specifically of tyrosine —a precursor of melanin .
Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the whites of the eyes (conjunctiva) from infection or allergies, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says.
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Adenovirus eye infection may present as a pinkish-red eye. [2] Six to nine days following exposure to adenovirus, one or both eyes, typically in children, may be affected in association with fever, pharyngitis and lymphadenopathy (pharyngoconjunctival fever (PCF)). [6] The onset is usually sudden, and there is often rhinitis. [2]
Experts believe conjunctivitis may be a symptom of a new strain of the COVID-19 omicron variant. Here are the symptoms and how to respond.
Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) (also spelled acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis) is a derivative of the highly contagious conjunctivitis virus, [1] otherwise known as pink eye. Symptoms include excessively red, swollen eyes as well as subconjunctival hemorrhaging. Currently, there is no known treatment and patients are required to merely ...