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A Small Child Presents to the Pediatric Office with a Reddened

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A small child presents to the pediatric office with a reddened sclera, itchy eyes, and a watery, clear discharge from the affected eye. The most likely diagnosis is


A) bacterial conjunctivitis.
B) viral conjunctivitis.
C) trachoma.
D) either bacterial conjunctivitis or trachoma; further tests are needed.
E) cannot be distinguished between bacterial or viral conjunctivitis so antibiotic treatment is given regardless.

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