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Phlyctenular conjunctivitis false is –
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The correct answer is  Phlyctenular conjunctivitis is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction to endogenous allergen.
Previously Tuberculous proteins were considered as the most common cause. Staphylococcal proteins are now thought to account for most of the cases.
Peak age group is 3 -15 years with slight female preponderance.
Phlyctens are seen on the bulbar conjunctiva, generally at or near the limbus.