Bacterial conjunctivitis can occur in adults and children and is caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hemophilus.
Staphylococcus albus is a non-pathogenic bacterium commonly found on human skin and mucous membranes. It competes with harmful bacteria for resources and space on the skin, helping to prevent colonization by more harmful pathogens. Additionally, the presence of Staphylococcus albus can support the overall balance of the skin microbiome, which is important for maintaining skin health.
Staphylococcus albus grows optimally at temperatures around 37 degrees Celsius, which is human body temperature.
No but the organisms that cause it do.
Conjunctivitis
viruses and bacteria
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis in a baby born to a mother with the infection.
Infection with an adenovirus, however, may also cause a significant amount of pus-like discharge and a scratchy, foreign body-type of sensation in the eye. This may also be accompanied by swelling and tenderness
Staphylococcus aureus
Short answer is likely yes; unless an infected person touched an infected area and then touched your eye.
The cause is Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria.
Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria, not a fungus. It is a Gram-positive bacteria that can cause various infections in humans.