Difference between revisions of "Conjunctivitis"
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| − | '''Conjunctivitis''' (also known as ''pinkeye'') is inflammation of the mucous membranes surrounding the [[eye]] causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals. | + | '''Conjunctivitis''' (also known as ''pinkeye'') is [[inflammation]] of the mucous membranes surrounding the [[eye]] causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals. |
| − | This condition is also caused by viruses, bacteria or allergies.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#c</ref> | + | This condition is also caused by [[viruses]], [[bacteria]] or allergies.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#c</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 20:24, August 7, 2008
Conjunctivitis (also known as pinkeye) is inflammation of the mucous membranes surrounding the eye causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals.
This condition is also caused by viruses, bacteria or allergies.[1]