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  2. Mucopurulent discharge - Wikipedia

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    In ophthalmology, mucopurulent discharge from the eyes, and caught in the eyelashes, is a hallmark sign of bacterial conjunctivitis. The normal buildup of tears, mucus, and dirt (compare rheum) that appears at the edge of the eyelids after sleep is not mucopurulent discharge, as it does not contain pus. Vaginal discharge

  3. Sinusitis - Wikipedia

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    Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms that may include production of thick nasal mucus, nasal congestion, facial congestion, facial pain, facial pressure, loss of smell, or fever.

  4. Mucus - Wikipedia

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    The green color of mucus comes from the heme group in the iron-containing enzyme myeloperoxidase secreted by white blood cells as a cytotoxic defense during a respiratory burst. In the case of bacterial infection, the bacterium becomes trapped in already-clogged sinuses , breeding in the moist, nutrient-rich environment.

  5. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Around 6% of infants have congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, or dacryostenosis, usually experiencing a persistent watery eye even when not crying. If a secondary infection occurs (dacryocystitis), purulent (yellow / green) discharge may be present. Most cases resolve spontaneously, with antibiotics reserved only if conjunctivitis occurs.

  6. Sputum - Wikipedia

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    A naked eye exam of the sputum can be done at home by a patient in order to note the various colors (see below). Any hint of yellow or green color suggests an airway infection (but does not indicate the type of organism causing it). Such color hints are best detected when the sputum is viewed on a very white background such as white paper, a ...

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  8. Pus - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 October 2024. Fluid produced by inflammatory infection For other uses, see Pus (disambiguation). Medical condition Pus Eye with conjunctivitis exuding pus Specialty Infectious disease Pus is an exudate, typically white-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during ...

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