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Eye infection. how easy can u get from partner? have to be close contact or can get without close contact
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Most are spread: By touching of objects that the partner touched.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Contact: Most likely would have to be due to direct contact or direct contact with something partner was in direct contact with. Both of you wash hands frequently!
Answered 12/14/2013
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