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How long do i need to treat conjunctivitis for?
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Depends: Depends on the organism causing the conjunctivitis. Viral, bacterial, fungal, etc. Usually 7-14 days should be adequate.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Depends: If viral, it will usually last 2wks and will resolve. Bacterial conjunctivitis needs to be treated with antibiotics for 7-10 days depending on bug, sometimes longer. Allergic conjunctivitis can be seasonal and needs to be treat longer; same for vernal conjunctivitis.
Answered 4/1/2013
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