Another finding commonly seen with Adult Inclusion conjunctivitis is which of the following?

Another finding commonly seen with Adult Inclusion conjunctivitis is which of the following?

• A. Inferior follicles
• B. Superior follicles
• C. Conjunctival chemosis
• D. Pseudomembranes

Answer: (A)

Adult inclusion conjunctivitis is a chronic follicular conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes D–K. The telling ocular finding is follicles on the inferior palpebral conjunctiva, in the inferior fornix. These follicles are lymphoid nodules produced by the immune response to the infection, and they commonly appear as raised, pale to yellowish clusters along the lower conjunctival fornix with mucopurulent discharge. While conjunctival chemosis can occur and pseudomembranes can be seen in other severe conjunctivities, the hallmark and most characteristic feature of this condition is the presence of inferior follicles.

Adult inclusion conjunctivitis is a chronic follicular conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes D–K. The telling ocular finding is follicles on the inferior palpebral conjunctiva, in the inferior fornix. These follicles are lymphoid nodules produced by the immune response to the infection, and they commonly appear as raised, pale to yellowish clusters along the lower conjunctival fornix with mucopurulent discharge. While conjunctival chemosis can occur and pseudomembranes can be seen in other severe conjunctivities, the hallmark and most characteristic feature of this condition is the presence of inferior follicles.