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Ophthalmology Conjunctiva a5270135

Phlyctenular conjunctivitis false is-

A
The most common cause is tuberculosis
B
The lesions are typically found near the limbus
C
Predominantly affects children
D
Is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction
High-Yield Explanation
Tuberculous proteins were considered, previously, as the most common cause. Staphylococcus proteins are now thought to account for most of the cases. Age. Peak age group is 3-15 years. Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is believed to be a delayed hypersensitivity (Type IV-cell mediated) response to endogenous microbial proteins. ref: A K KHURANA OPHTALMOLOGY,E4, Page-77

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