When does pus develop?
Bacteria such as staphylococci or streptococci can lead to an infection of the eye. This produces purulent, usually viscous mucus. One speaks of a bacterial conjunctivitis, which is highly contagious.
Smear infections lead to transmissibility. Thus, it is often enough to rub or touch contaminated hands with the bacteria. However, the infection can quickly spread to both eyes due to the transmission just described.
The conjunctiva or the inside of the lower eyelids turns red. It can also cause a “burning” of the eye. The treatment of a bacterial infection in the eye is done with antibiotic eye drops.
In addition, a few things should be observed. A fresh tissue should always be used to dry the eye and then disposed of. Hygiene of the hands is a crucial factor in preventing possible transmission.
Rinsing with cold, clear water can alleviate the symptoms. After about 3 days, the suppuration of the eye decreases slightly. If it does not get better after this time, it is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist.
Pus in the ear
Inflammations in the ear are considered particularly unpleasant. If pus is formed here, it is an infection caused by bacteria. The causes of a bacterial inflammation are often very different.
On the one hand, the inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media), which often occurs in small children, is a known cause. In middle ear inflammation, a spontaneous eardrum perforation, a thin membrane, with discharge of pus occurs during the course of the disease. After this defensive phase of the body, the symptoms subside like fever.
An antibiotic can shorten this phase and should be given to prevent injury to the eardrum. Another possible cause is inflammation of the ear canal (otitis externa). Pimples or abscesses in the ear also lead to pus discharge, but these are much less complicated.
The development of the mentioned diseases is often caused by water in the ear canal, which cannot drain off and thus leads to an inflammation. Therefore people who often swim in swimming pools or divers are at risk. But even small lesions, i.e. the smallest of injuries, can lead to the penetration of bacteria. Since inflammatory processes in the ear in particular can be accompanied by pain, fever and other possible complications, it is always recommended to consult an ear, nose and throat doctor.
