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Bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, how can i tell?
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Bacterial: In general, bacterial conjunctivitis will present with purulent discharge that occurs at the lid margins and in the corner of the eye. The discharge is generally thick and yellow/green/white.
Answered 1/8/2018
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