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Is it possible to catch pink eye from another person who only had an ear infection?

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Rare but possible: The cold virus can be transferred to the eye from direct contact (touching an infected person or an object with the virus on it) or contact with airborne virus (from a sneeze or breath). Although it is unlikely for a viral ear infection to pass to someone's eye, the virus can last on surfaces for several hours. If they touch their ear, then you touch them, and then your eye, it is possible...

Answered 7/20/2012

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Pink: Possibly. Since pinkeye is often caused by a cold virus (adenovirus strain), that virus may cause both eye and ear infection. Keep your hands clean at all times, and do not rub your eyes...

Answered 10/4/2016

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No: Pink eye is viral and from contact with another individual with a viral conjunctivitis.

Answered 10/4/2016

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