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Please advise what is the difference between viral conjunctivitis and bacterial conjunctivitis?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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 3/30/2014

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