Glossary

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis

Konjunktivitis·Also: Bindehautentzündung

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. Typical signs are redness, watering, burning and sometimes a purulent discharge. The causes can be infections, allergies or irritants.

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