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   Can a pink eye infection be passed to someone else?

   • A pink eye infection can be passed to someone else in the same ways other viral and bacterial infections can be spread. The incubation period (the time between becoming infected and symptoms appearing) for viral or bacterial conjunctivitis is about 24 to 72 hours.

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   Can you get pink eye if you have bacterial or viral eye?

   • If you have bacterial or viral pink eye, you can also accidentally reinfect yourself. To avoid that, you should: Wash your bed linens, pillowcases, towels and washcloths in hot water and detergent. Change them frequently. Avoid wearing eye makeup until the infection goes away.

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   Can pink eye spread from one eye to another?

   • Be careful — pink eye can easily spread from one eye to the other. Hold the tip of the eyedrop bottle away from your eye when applying the drops, so that it doesn’t become contaminated with germs that can spread to your unaffected eye. If you’re unsure whether a home remedy is safe, consult your doctor before trying it.

   Pink Eye Myths and Facts - American Academy of Ophthalmology

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2. www.healthline.com › health › is-pink-eye-contagiousIs Pink Eye Contagious? How It’s Spread and Prevention Tips

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   Viral and bacterial pink eye are contagious and may be spread as long as you have symptoms. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious.

3. www.cdc.gov › conjunctivitis › causesPink Eye: Causes and How It Spreads | Conjunctivitis (Pink ...

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Pink eye caused by viruses and bacteria can easily spread from person to person in different ways. You can get pink eye from: Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands. Contact with droplets from the air after an infected coughs or sneezes.

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Keep in mind that pink eye is no more contagious than the common cold. It's okay to return to work, school or child care if you're able to practice good hygiene and avoid close contact. However, if work, school or child care involves close contact with others it may be best to stay home until you or your child's symptoms clear up.

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   Nov 24, 2023 · Pink eye is usually contagious for 10–14 days. People should wash their hands frequently and avoid close contact with others to reduce the risk of transmission.

   • Most pink eye infections take 1–2 weeks to resolve without treatment, but it can take up to 30 days. Home remedies, such as a warm compress several...
   • For bacterial pink eye, using antibiotics can help speed up the healing process. Viral pink eye will usually heal on its own. People can also take...
   • If pink eye is infectious, a person should not usually spend time in close contact with others, such as at work or school, until symptoms clear. A...

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   Apr 17, 2024 · “Infectious” means the disease that causes pink eye is contagious and can spread to the unaffected eye or other people. Pink eye’s most common infectious forms spread very easily. Infectious causes come in four subtypes: viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic.

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   Sep 19, 2023 · Fact: Not all types of pink eye are contagious. Allergic pink eye is not contagious at all. Bacterial pink eye can be spread to another person from the time you develop symptoms until about 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment. Viral pink eye is infectious for as long as you have symptoms.

8. www.webmd.com › eye-health › eye-health-conjunctivitisPink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Is pink eye contagious? Pink eye may be contagious, depending on the type. Cases caused by a viral or bacterial infection can spread to other people, but those caused by allergies or...