[Verified Answer]: Ms. Allen, a teacher at Cherokee High School,

Ms. Allen, a teacher at Cherokee High School, noticed that one of the girls in the front row of her first period Biology class seemed to have red and teary eyes. Initially when she approached the student, Jean, she believed her to be crying and upset. When she questioned Jean, she found that her eyes were red and appeared to be very irritated. She referred her to the nurse. Upon closer examination, the nurse, Mr. Silva, found the student’s right eye to be bloodshot. The lower lid was swollen and bright red. A thick discharge was found in the corner of the eye. Jean complained that her eye throbbed. Mr. Silva told Jean not to touch her eye. He called the parents and suggested that Jean see a physician immediately for the correct diagnosis and treatment. Jean remained in the nurse’s office until her parents came to take her to the doctor. Case Study Questions 1. What is the most likely diagnosis for this condition? What is the etiology of this infection? 2. What sign(s) lead one to suspect that the infection is bacterial in origin? 3. What is the treatment for this condition/ (Specific antibiotics, please) 4. Is the condition communicable? Please explain. 5. What are some natural defenses of the eyes that assist in the prevention of infections?