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Bacterial keratitis contagious?
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No: Bacterial keratitis or corneal ulcer is due to micro-trauma usually from contact lens use (over wear). It is not contagious.
Answered 4/8/2016
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No : You should not be able to submit bacterial keratitis to another person. There are rare exceptions (like everything) to this. So keep your hands clean.
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