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What is conjunctivitis cause by?

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10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

viruses and bacteria

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What is the best medication for conjunctivitis?

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What is pink eye made of?

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Can flu cause conjunctivitis?

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How can you tell the difference between bacterial conjunctivitis and allergy-induced conjunctivitis?

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