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Is pink eye caused by the same virus as a stye?

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

No: Pink eye is caused by respiratory infection viruses, and is very contagious. A stye is an infected hair follicle, and a bacterial infection. A stye can be treated with warm compresses.

Answered 8/14/2016

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