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What's the difference between viral conjunctivitis and pink eye?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Usually the same: Most "pink eye" is caused by viral conjunctivitis, in which case they're the same. However, a bacterial conjunctivitis, though less common, could cause the same symptoms and be referred to as pink eye, and there are other conditions that can make the eye look red.

Answered 5/3/2016

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