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For how long can conjunctivitis that does not require antibiotics last?
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1-3 weeks: Viral conjunctivitis can last up to 3 weeks in cases of adenovirus and coxsackie.
Answered 12/27/2019
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A long time: Some viral and fungal infections can drag on for weeks.
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