Bacterial, viral, or allergic? Know the difference.

Dr. Ariel Tolentino’s high-yield Clinical File puts bacterial, viral, and allergic conjunctivitis side by side, with three notes on what else the boards ask.

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3 exam notes inside this file

The comparison covers the basics. These notes cover what else the boards ask about conjunctivitis.

NOTE 01

When to refer to ophthalmology

Viral and bacterial infections can extend deeper. Watch for photophobia, deep eye pain and vision changes.

NOTE 02

Allergic conjunctivitis and atopy

Allergic presentations may come with other atopic findings during pollen season or allergen exposure.

NOTE 03

Conjunctivitis in the newborn

Neonatal bacterial conjunctivitis and how it is acquired during delivery.

From Dr. Ariel Tolentino

Every Clinical File covers a topic my students ask about in live sessions. This one is short so you can review it quickly before your exam.