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If i touch something someone with an eye infection has touched, can i get infected as well?
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Yes: Conjunctivitis, especially viral conjunctivitis, can be very contagious; the key is good hand washing. If you touch the object, but wash your hands before you get them close to your eyes, you should be fine.
Answered 12/13/2012
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