Question 1

is pink eye contagious?

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Yes: Pink eye, whether bacterial or viral is highly contagious through hand to hand and usually respiratory means.

Question 2

is pink eye really contagious?

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Yes: Most pink is very contagious.  It is spread by touch.

Question 3

how long does pink eye remain contagious?

Accepted Answer

Until the eye clears: Antibiotics are usually prescribed for pink eye, but many cases are viral which is not affected by antibiotics. Therefore, it is best to wait until the eye discharge has resolved before sending a child back to school. Adults can return to work within a few days. Hand hygiene is always important as many cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) are transmitted by hand contact.

Question 4

how contagious is pink eye? how is it spread?

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Extremely: Another term for pink eye (viral conjunctivitis) is epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, emphasis on "epidemic." the virus is found in the tears and can survive on surfaces (tabletops, chairs, etc.) for many days. If you touch this surface and then touch your eye you can get the disease. Frequent hand washing and cleaning such surfaces can reduce transmission. It is not spread by other bodily fluids.

Question 5

is pink eye contagious and how do you get it?

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Yes: Viral conjunctivitis commonly referred to as pink eye is contagious and spread through the discharge very easily.  Can even get it from sharing towels.

Question 6

what is pink eye, and how contagious is it really?

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Viral infection: By far the most common pink eye is a viral infection of the lining of the eye (the conjunctiva) over the sclera (the white of the eye).  It is contagious, irritating, may affect the vision a little and is very socially unacceptable.   There are other causes of red eye, some serious. So you should see your ophthalmologist to get a diagnosis and proper treatment.

Question 7

how long before pink eye isn't contagious anymore?

Accepted Answer

With treatment: A bacterial conjunctivitis usually is not contageous after 4-6 doses of antibiotic drop treatment.  Viral conjunctivitis can be contageous for weeks.

Question 8

what is the amount of time that pink eye is contagious?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 weeks: Pink eye is the term used fro viral conjunctivitis. It can be contagious for up to 2 weeks and is one of the most contagious infections in the world.  It will go away by itself, and there is currently no medication that can treat it. Avoiding direct physical contact with others while the eye is pink and irritated is the best way to prevent spreading the disease.

Question 9

for how long are you contagious when you have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

10-14 days on avg.: 10-14 days on average and it's possible to reinfect yourself if you are not taking precautions. You should wash your hands frequently or use a hand sanitizer, avoid touching your eyes, dispose of any contaminated eye makeup you may have used while infected and avoid shaking hands with others to avoid passing on the infection.

Question 10

for what length of time are you contagious when you have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

As long as : They eye is red and there is discharge, you are contagious.

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