Questions: Select all that apply
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is usually caused by what types of infection?
Bacterial
Protozoan
Viral
Fungal
Transcript text: Select all that apply
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is usually caused by what types of infection?
Bacterial
Protozoan
Viral
Fungal
Solution
The answer is:
Bacterial
Viral
Explanation for each option:
Bacterial: Correct. Bacterial infections are a common cause of conjunctivitis. Bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae can lead to this condition.
Protozoan: Incorrect. Protozoan infections are not a common cause of conjunctivitis. They are more typically associated with other types of infections, such as those affecting the gastrointestinal system.
Viral: Correct. Viral infections are another common cause of conjunctivitis. Viruses such as adenoviruses are frequently responsible for this condition.
Fungal: Incorrect. Fungal infections are a rare cause of conjunctivitis. They are more likely to cause other types of eye infections, such as keratitis.
Summary:
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections.