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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Bacterial Eye Infections
  • Eye Infections, Viral

Causes Overview Articles

Conjunctivitis
Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that kill bacteria.There are many causes of conjunctivitis.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 10, 2008
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis may be caused by a viral infection, such as a cold; acute respiratory infection; or other disease such as measles, herpes simplex, or herpes zoster. Symptoms include mild to severe discomfort in one or both eyes; redness; swelling o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Causes Articles

Fungal Infections
Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body tissues, particularly, the lu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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