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Viral Conjunctivitis

Underlying Cause

Viral Conjunctivitis Underlying Cause

Viral conjunctivitis is caused by an infection with a virus.

Viral infections that can cause viral conjunctivitis include:

Adenovirus
Chicken pox
Herpes simplex
Upper respiratory infection

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Last Updated: Aug 26, 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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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.