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    About Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

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    Causes

    What causes conjunctivitis?

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    Symptoms

    What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?

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    Transmission

    How are some types of conjunctivitis spread from person to person?

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    How do healthcare professionals diagnose conjunctivitis?

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    Prevention

    Find out about ways to prevent conjunctivitis.

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    Treatment

    Explains how to treat conjunctivitis depending on the type of infection.

    Page last reviewed: January 4, 2019
    Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases
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