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can you get pink eye from poop particles
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Constad answered
41 years experience Ophthalmology
E.coli: The most common would be e.Coli.
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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
Go to the ER: Any condition with bright red blood in the stool requires immediate attention by a doctor. Please go to a hospital or urgent care center immediately t ... Read More
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Need med eval: Reasons for blood in stools can include hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, cancer, infection and inflammatory conditions. Some foods & dyes may turn ... Read More
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marcelo Laufer answered
32 years experience Pediatric Infectious Disease
Leave the daycare: Most likely normal immune system and too much exposure to other sick children.
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Frequent infections: In view of all his infections at such a young age, i believe you should discuss his problem with your pediatrician. He may need to have immune globuli ... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay answered
19 years experience Ophthalmology
Most commonly viral: "pinkeye" is a general term for inflammation of the white of the eye, or conjunctivitis. It is often viral, but can be bacterial or even allergic. S ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jodi Luchs answered
30 years experience LASIK Surgery
No: It is very unlikely to transmit pink eye from a cat to a human.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Irritant rxn ??: Some people are sensitive to one or more of the components of a contact solution & will develop irritation any time they use it. Continued use will li ... Read More
A member asked:
Dr. Martin Fried answered
36 years experience General Practice
Closeness YES: The closeness of someone can cause pinkeye. Certain viruses such as adenovirus are airborne droplets. In close contact with someone who has this virus ... Read More
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. LINDA VARGAS answered
34 years experience Ophthalmology
From someone else: If you yourself are not infected with a cold or upper respiratory infection, then you most likely came into contact with someone or something that wa ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Shatz answered
26 years experience Ophthalmology
Yes: Pink eye is caused by the same virus that causes the common cold. It is extremely contagious and can remain infective on surfaces for hours. If you to ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered
45 years experience Ophthalmology
Not typically: Unless you are allergic to cucumbers, this should not cause an infection.
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