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Pinkeye Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about this highly contagious eye infection?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 5

1. What other term is pinkeye also known by? Hint

Conjunctivitis

Keratitis

Retinitis

Scleritis

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Question 2 of 5

2. Pinkeye can be transmitted through respiratory discharges?

True

False

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Question 3 of 5

3. What is the incubation period for pinkeye? Hint

Hours

A few days to a few weeks

Months

A year or more

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of these pathogens is most commonly responsible for causing pinkeye? Hint

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Streptobacillus moniliformis

Bartonella henselae

Clostridium tetani

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of these drugs is not usually used to treat pinkeye? Hint

Gentamicin

Tetracycline

Amphotericin

Erythromycin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What other term is pinkeye also known by?

Answer: Conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis is characterized by irritation, reddening of the conjunctiva (whites of eyes), swelling of the eyelids, discharge, light sensitivity.

2. Pinkeye can be transmitted through respiratory discharges?

Answer: True

It is also spread via contact with the infected eye, contaminated fingers, clothing, eye makeup, eye medications, ophthalmic instruments, and contact lens-wetting and cleaning agents.

3. What is the incubation period for pinkeye?

Answer: A few days to a few weeks

It is usually one to three days, depending on the causative agent.

4. Which of these pathogens is most commonly responsible for causing pinkeye?

Answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae

There are many different bacteria that cause pinkeye, but Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae are the most common. The others listed are commonly associated with infected bites. It can also be caused by viruses, irritating substances, sexually transmitted diseases , or allergens.

5. Which of these drugs is not usually used to treat pinkeye?

Answer: Amphotericin

Amphotericin is an anti-fungal.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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