Stye

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects Eyelid
Lower eyelid
Upper eyelid
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Hordeolum
gptkbp:category Eye diseases
Bacterial diseases
gptkbp:causedBy Bacterial infection
gptkbp:commonBacteria gptkb:Staphylococcus_aureus
gptkbp:complication gptkb:Chalazion
Preseptal cellulitis
gptkbp:field Ophthalmology
gptkbp:firstDescribed Ancient times
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stye
gptkbp:ICD-10_code H00.0
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D006826
gptkbp:prevention Avoid sharing towels
Good eyelid hygiene
Replace old cosmetics
gptkbp:prognosis Usually resolves in 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Rosacea
gptkb:Blepharitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Touching eyes with unwashed hands
Using old cosmetics
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:Pain
Tenderness
Swelling
Tearing
Crusting of eyelid margins
Pus
Red bump on eyelid
gptkbp:treatment Antibiotic ointment
Incision and drainage
Warm compress
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pigsty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7