A 45-year-old with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis has red eye, purulent discharge, no photophobia or pain, normal vision. First-line primary care ...

Question

A 45-year-old with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis has red eye, purulent discharge, no photophobia or pain, normal vision. First-line primary care management:

Accepted Answer

Topical chloramphenicol

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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Topical steroid drops

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Urgent ophthalmology referral

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No treatment ever

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Conjunctivitis

A 45-year-old with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis has red eye, purulent discharge, no photophobia or pain, normal vision. First-line primary care management: