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Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes. The most common symptom is discomfort in the eye, which may feel itchy or gritty. There often will be some discharge from the eyes and pain, swelling of the conjunctiva, and the very pink or red coloring that gives the infection its nickname.
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The incubation period is the time between being exposed to a disease and when the symptoms start. If your child was around someone who is sick and the incubation time has gone by, ... What is the contagious period? ... The contagious period is the amount of time during which a sick child can give the disease to others.
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www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_incubate_hhg.htm
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Is conjunctivitis contagious? What are symptoms and treatments? How can it be prevented? Download Pink Eye Facts for Parents and Teachers. ... Contagious forms of pink eye are usually linked to bacterial or viral infections. Non-contagious pink eye can occur when eye irritants such as allergens, dust and smoke are in...
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www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/conjunctivitis.htm
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Both bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious. In most cases, however, people do not seem to be contagious during the incubation period (the period between when transmission occurs and before symptoms begin).
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SYMPTOMS: Reddening of the white of the eye and inner eyelids, with or without purulent (pus) drainage ... PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY: Entire course for active infection ... Bacterial Conjunctivits; (Pink Eye)
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www.leesummit.k12.mo.us/health/pinkeye.htm
www.leesummit.k12.mo.us/health/pinkeye.htm
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9 I just found out my mom has pink eye. I am concerned because I am going in for knee surgery next week. how can i prevent myself from catching this. The last time i went i had both my knees replaced and my right knee got infected. i don't ...
http://www.wisegeek.com/is-pink-eye-contagious.htm
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Conjunctivitis (also called "pink eye") is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear mucous membrane that covers the white part of ... Anyone can get conjunctivitis since it can be highly contagious. ... Bacterial Conjunctivitis is extremely common and may come on quickly or it may occur gradually over a period of days.
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www.visionww.org/article-conjunctivitis.htm
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Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out. ... How long is pink eye contagious? My son's child care has a policy that children with pink eye stay home until they're no longer contagious. But how long is that?
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/pink-eye/AN01832
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pink-eye/AN01832
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The length of time of a pink eye infection depends on what caused it. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics and can be cured in 3 to 5 days. Viral infections last longer. Since Pink Eye is contagious, it is best to stay away from public places where it can be spread.
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