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Can you catch pink eye from fecal matter?
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Bacterial infection: You could certainly get a bacterial conjunctivitis from such an exposure. Classic pink eye is a virus. I runs a course and only symptomatic treatment is required. A bacterial infection will usually have more severe and purulent discharge and can require an antibiotic for treatment.
Answered 4/4/2016
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Possibly: With fecal matter contact to the hands/eye, it is possible to cause pink eye. See an eye doctor.
Answered 1/13/2013
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