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If i was exposed to pink eye how many days will it take to show up if i really caught it?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Day or two: It will show up in 24-48 hours.

Answered 3/27/2016

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