A 2-year-old child is seen in the clinic with swelling in the eyelid, mattering and difficulty opening the eye in the morning, the healthcare provider is ordering an antibiotic for bacterial conjunctivitis. What organisms could be causing this infection? Select all that apply.

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Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are common bacterial causes of conjunctivitis in children. Pneumococcal pneumoniae is not a recognized organism for conjunctivitis.

A 2-Year-Old Child Is Seen in the Clinic with Swelling