Mucopurulent discharge

Mucopurulent discharge is a medical term that refers to a type of bodily fluid that is thick and yellow or green in color. It is often a sign of an infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection, or an eye infection.

Causes

Mucopurulent discharge is often caused by an infection. This can include:

• Sexually transmitted infections: These can cause mucopurulent discharge from the genitals. This includes infections such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.
• Eye infections: These can cause mucopurulent discharge from the eyes. This includes infections such as conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye).

Symptoms

The main symptom of mucopurulent discharge is a thick, yellow or green discharge from the body. This can occur from the eyes, nose, or genitals. Other symptoms can include:

• Pain or discomfort
• Redness or swelling
• Itching

Treatment

Treatment for mucopurulent discharge depends on the underlying cause. This can include:

• Antibiotics: These are often used to treat infections that cause mucopurulent discharge.
• Eye drops: These can be used to treat eye infections that cause mucopurulent discharge.

Prevention

Prevention of mucopurulent discharge involves preventing the underlying causes. This can include:

• Practicing safe sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections
• Avoiding contact with people who have eye infections

See also

• Sexually transmitted infections
• Eye infections
• Antibiotics
• Eye drops