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Can i clean my house with conjunctivitis?

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Dr. David Wyatt answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes-hand wash..: Should be fine as long as you keep your hands away from your eyes and keep hands washed well.. Oh and use your eye drops as directed!

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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Yes: Nice try, cleaning the house will not infect all that you touch. Just make sure you wash your hands especially after touching your eye.

Answered 1/10/2013

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