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For what length of time are you contagious with pink eye after you go on antibiotical eye drops?
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1 week.: The term "pink eye" usually refers to viral conjunctivitis, and is highly contagious for 5-7 days. If you have a bacterial conjunctivitis, it is typically not contagious.
Answered 9/12/2018
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