Glossary
Anterior uveitis: Inflammation of the anterior part (the iris and ciliary body) of the middle layer of the eye.Anticonvulsants: Medicines that reduce the severity and frequency of seizures.
Conjunctiva: Thin transparent membrane that lines the anterior surface of the eye and inner surface of the eyelids.
Disseminated intravenous coagulation (DIC): Condition that results in blood clots within blood vessels
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV): A member of the herpes virus family. EBV spreads most commonly through bodily fluids, primarily saliva. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis and other illnesses.
Enteroviruses: A virus that enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract and often moves on to attack the nervous system e.g. polioviruses.
Lupus: A chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain, and damage to the skin, joints and various organs of the body.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV): A sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP): A contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumonia that spreads easily through contact with respiratory fluids.
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Necrolysis: Disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue.
Quinolones: Synthetic bactericidal antibiotics that have activity against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Sulfonamides: A group of synthetic antibiotics that contain the sulfonamide chemical group. They are also called sulfa drugs.
Trichomoniasis: A sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic parasite. It causes a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination.
