Conjunctivitis Diphtheria

**Diphtheroid conjunctivitis** is an inflammation of the eyes caused by bacteria of the species Streptococcus pyogenes (purulent bacillus), which provokes the mucous membrane of the eye. This disease has other names, including diphtheria vulgaris, or inflammation of the conjunctiva, as well as bacterial conjunctivitis. Depending on the severity of this disease, there are two forms of diphtheroid conjunctivitis: acute and chronic. It is important to know that the acute form of conjunctivitis can be dangerous for patients suffering from problems with the cardiovascular system, and can also be a complication of respiratory tract infections. Here, for example, are the main symptoms of diphtheria conjunctivitis: severe headache, pain in the eye area, dryness and redness of the mucous membrane. To make an accurate diagnosis