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How could i get an eye infection 2 weeks after being in contact with someone with an eye infection?
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Coincidence?: It may be that you simply contracted your own eye infection with a different virus, independent of your interaction with the person 2 weeks ago. But also sometimes different viruses have long "incubation periods" and it may take some time for the virus to cause you symptoms after you acquire it.
Answered 10/21/2014
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