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Are eye infections contagious? which infections are? how many diff infections are there

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes, some and many.: Some eye infections are contagious, especially viral ones. There many types of infections.

Dr Diede and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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Hundreds: Yes they can be contagious. There are 100's of causes. The most common is viral, then bacterial, the fungal.

Dr Diamond and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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