REDUCING DISEASES IN SCHOOLS

JEANCARLO GONZALEZ MARTINEZ

FEDERMAN JOSE OVIEDO CÁRCAMO

BRYAN ALEXANDER CORRIDOR

1102 J.M.

I. E. D. TOBERÍN

BOGOTA D.C.

CONJUNCTIVITIS

It is swelling (inflammation) or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids)

(Conjunctiva).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria and other irritants, and tears help protect it by eliminating the bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that destroy the bacteria.

There are many causes for present conjunctivitis, but the most common are the viruses. Other causes may include:

• Allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)

• Bacteria

• Certain diseases

• Exposure to chemicals

• Chlamydia

• Fungi

• Parasites (rarely)

• Use of (especially extensive use lenses) contact lenses

"Acute conjunctivitis" refers to a viral infection of the conjunctiva. These infections are especially contagious among children.

The newborns can be infected by the bacteria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum and must be treated immediately to preserve the vision of the baby.

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Control measures for conjunctivitis in the College

• Wash your hands and clean thoroughly under fingernails is extremely important.

• Educate students and their families to minimize contact

• Students who have a bacterial or viral conjunctivitis may not attend school.

• Students suffering from conjunctivitis may return to school after taking antibiotics for 24 hours.

• Students who have a viral conjunctivitis may return to school when the white part of the eye "is irritated and Red" is not draining or if you have a prescription that indicates that you can return to school.

• Students who suffer from allergic conjunctivitis can attend school.

Management options for conjunctivitis

To the extent that is possible, to isolate cases suspected of conjunctivitis.

Recommend washing your hands and under your nails.

Apply cold compresses for 20 minutes; If red coloring drops, may think that he is allergic conjunctivitis.

Parent/guardian must take students with possible bacterial or viral conjunctivitis to the doctor.

Apply a warm cloth and moist in the eyes to remove lagana when the student opens his eyes in the morning, this will help to lessen the pain. Use a clean cloth every time.

Wash hands thoroughly after applying the medication.

Do not share personal items, especially those used on the face, such as towels, pillows and makeup liners.

Wash pillow, towels and linen liners in general with laundry detergent, hot water.

Discontinue the use of contact lenses until you have symptoms and contact lenses are replaced by a few new ones, if they are disposable, or cleaned as directed by the instructions of the eye specialist.