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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Bacterial Eye Infections
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Eye Infections, Viral
- Fungal Eye Infectio...
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The conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria and other irritants. Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that kill bacteria.
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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 ...
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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...
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