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A member asked:
Is pink eye a form of the herpes virus?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Pink eye, by definition, is conjunctivitis caused by bacterial infection. Majority of conjunctivitis (red eye) are actually caused by different viruses.
Answered 7/30/2012
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Herpes virus: The herpes virus can cause eye disease and is one potential cause of pink eye. It is not by far one of the most causes of pink eye though. See an eye doctor.
Answered 3/18/2019
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Maybe: Pink eye or conjunctivitis has many causes, and herpes viral infection is one possible cause.
Answered 1/13/2013
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