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One year old was diagosed with pinkeye is it normal to have greenish or yellow discharge and little puffy?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: It may have a bacterial or viral cause.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/8/2013

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