A member asked:

Since i've been a kid until now, pink eye, athletes feet, yeast infection. nothing goes away easily. is there some connection?

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Bad luck or hygiene: Most "pink eye" is caused by a viral infection on the inner part of the eyelid and thin moist "skin"covering the eyeball-called the conjunctiva. Once infected its called "conjunctivitis." you infect your eye when you touch a surface (or person) with the virus and rub your eye-transfering the virus. Frequent hand washing helps prevent this. Sharing towels or pillows can also cause infection.

Answered 8/18/2020

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: All of these infections are caused by different organisms.

Answered 4/20/2016

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