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Inclusion conjunctivitis develops 5 to 12 days after contamination (it takes longer to develop than gonococcal ophthalmia). In a neonate, reddened eyelids and tearing with moderate mucoid discharge are presenting symptoms. In neonates, pseudo-membranes may form, which can lead to conjunctival scarring. In adults, follicles appear inside the lower eyelids; such follicles don’t form in infants because the lymphoid tissue isn’t yet well developed. Children and adults also develop preauricular lymphadenopathy, and children may develop otitis media as a complication. Inclusion conjunctivitis may persist for weeks or months, possibly with superficial corneal involvement.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Inclusion conjunctivitis develops 5 to 10 days after contamination (it takes longer to develop than gonococcal ophthalmia). In neonates, the lower eyelids redden and a thick, purulent discharge develops. In children and adults, follicles appear inside the lower eyelids; such follicles don’t form in infants because the lymphoid tissue isn’t yet well developed. Children and adults also develop preauricular lymphadenopathy and — as complications, otitis media and, occasionally, interstitial pneumonia.
Inclusion conjunctivitis may persist for weeks or months, possibly with superficial corneal involvement. In neonates, pseudomembranes may form, which can lead to conjunctival scarring.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
The onset of muscle weakness in IBM is generally gradual (over months or years). Also, IBM, which occurs more frequently in men than women, affects both the proximal (closest to the center of the body) and distal (farthest from the center of the body) muscles. There may be weakness of the wrist and finger muscles and atrophy of the quadricep muscles in the legs. Atrophy or shrinking of the forearms is also characteristic. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) occurs in approximately half of IBM cases. Symptoms of the disease usually begin after the age of 50, although the disease can sometimes occur earlier. Falling and tripping are usually the first noticeable symptoms of IBM. For some patients the disorder begins with weakness in the hands causing difficulty with gripping, pinching, and buttoning. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Inclusion Body Myositis Information Page: NINDS)
When considering symptoms of Inclusion Body Myositis, it is also important to consider Inclusion Body Myositis as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Inclusion Body Myositis may cause:
Onset of Inclusion Body Myositis: adulthood
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