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Can conjunctivitis be healed with amoxicillin?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not needed: Most cases of conjunctivitis are like colds. No treatment is needed and they get better in 4-7 days.

Answered 9/28/2016

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