Abstract Generic sentences involving phrasal conjunctions present a prima facie problem for the standard theory of generics according to which they express quasi-universal generalisations about what is characteristic members particular kind. For example, sentence ‘Elephants live in Africa and Asia’ true, even though it uncharacteristic an elephant both Asia. In response this problem, theorists ...

CLINICAL QUESTION What is the best treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? RESULTS Topical antibiotics expedite recovery from bacterial conjunctivitis. The choice of antibiotic usually does not affect outcome. IMPLEMENTATION Recognition of key distinguishing features of bacterial conjunctivitis Pitfalls that can be recognized in the history and physical examinationChoice of antibioticWhen t...

BACKGROUND Acute infective conjunctivitis is a self-limiting condition that commonly presents to primary care. Patients' understanding of conjunctivitis, their reasons for attendance, and their responses to different management strategies, are unknown. AIM To explore patients' understanding of conjunctivitis and its management. DESIGN OF STUDY Qualitative study using semi-structured one-to-...

BACKGROUND Vertical transmission can result in neonatal infection and disease. Reducing the transmission of bacterial pathogens from mother to infant may be an effective means of preventing neonatal infection, including bacterial conjunctivitis. METHODS In a double-blind, randomized trial, we assessed the effect of administering a single dose of oral azithromycin to women in labour on bacteri...

PURPOSE To determine the function of γδ T cells in early- and late-phase responses in allergic conjunctivitis. METHODS Wild-type (WT) C57BL/6 and γδ T cell-deficient (TCR-δ(-/-)) mice were immunized intraperitoneally and challenged topically for 7 consecutive days with short ragweed pollen. Natural killer T (NKT) and γδ T cell-double-deficient mice were generated by treating TCR-δ(-/-) mice w...