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Viral Conjunctivitis

Definition

Viral Conjunctivitis Definition

Common names:

Conjunctivitis Viral
Eye Infection Viral
Pink Eye
Viral Conjunctivitis
Viral Infection of the Eye

A person with viral conjunctivitis has inflammation of the conjunctiva, caused by a viral infection. Viral conjunctivitis is the most common eye infection and is usually very contagious.

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Related Topics:

Allergic conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis
Eye discharge
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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Viral Conjunctivitis References:

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Shiuey Y, Ambati BK, Adamis AP. A randomized, double-masked trial of topical ketorolac versus artificial tears for treatment of viral conjunctivitis. Ophthalmology. 2000 Aug;107(8):1512-7.
Weber CM, Eichenbaum JW. Acute red eye. Differentiating viral conjunctivitis from other, less common causes. Postgrad Med. 1997 May;101(5):185-6, 189-92, 195-6.