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A member asked:
Is conjunctivitis contagious?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Can be: Depends on the type. Pink eye (viral) is highly contagious and necessitates good hygiene during treatment.
Answered 12/30/2016
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Depends: On the cause. Viral conjunctivitis is often very contagious. Bacterial is much less so and allergic or chemical obviously is not.
Answered 8/9/2019
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Can be: There are several types of conjunctivitis--if it is an infection, it can be spread/contagious.. If it is from allergies..Allergic conjunctivitis, then no... Best is to check with your doc.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: The famous "pink eye". Conjunctivitis can be due to allergies, virus, bacteria, chemical , foreign objects , lashes, dust , splinters, trauma to the eye etc. Of course, it is contagious if cause is virus or bacteria. Need immediate treatment and good handwashing.
Answered 7/31/2019
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Iv had viral conjuctivitis f ok r 2 years an the optometrist still says theres nothin wrong with me who can help me im contagious?
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