There is a low grade fever and a runny right eye.
Physical exam demonstrates some erythema of the bulbar conjunctiva and a clear nasal discharge.
The ears are difficult to see because of cerumen. The throat is red without exudate. In general, culturing and gram staining the discharge is not recommended unless you suspect N. gonorrhea. Staining for viruses may be helpful diagnosing herpes infections. Treatment Treatment with topical antibiotics may increase the clinical response but after 8-10 days there will be no difference between the treated and untreated cases.