Angular conjunctivitis is caused by:: (A) Moraxella, (B) Virus, (C) Bacteroides, (D) Fungus
Answer is A. A i.e. Moraxella Angular or diplobacillary conjunctivitis is caused by Moraxella lacunate or axenfeld Q (mostly) or staphylococci Q and presents with hyperemia of bulbar conjunctiva & lid margins near the angles (i.e. outer & inner canthi) with foamy mucopurulent discharge. It is treated with oxytetracycline Q or zinc containing ointment Q