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 ...

In acute infectious conjunctivitis the general practitioner has to distinguish a bacterial cause from a viral one to select the patients who are most likely to benefit from antibiotic treatment. The doctor makes this distinction on the basis of the presenting signs and symptoms. Additional diagnostic investigations, such as a culture of the conjunctiva, are seldom done,mainly because the result...

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...