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Do you know are ear or eye infections contagious?
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Some are some not: Ear infections are self contained but may be secondary to a contagious respiratory tract illness.The URI would be contagious but the otitis not. Eye infections are often due to contagious viruses or bacteria and may be contagious.
Answered 9/28/2016
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