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A member asked:
Do i need to take my son to the dr for his eye conjunctivitis that he got from a stomach virus?
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Yes: You have no way of knowing whether the infection is viral or bacterial. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether antibiotic eyedrops are needed.
Answered 4/28/2013
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