Common types of bacterial conjunctivitis have an incubation period of one to three days.
The pink eye was contagious!
pink eye is contagious but an allergic reaction is not
Because pink-eye is a highly contagious infection, pretty much everyone can get, even of they have perfect vision.
Yes, pink eye is HIGHLY contagious. Make sure you wash your hands often and if you touch your eye be sure to wash your hands immediately and spray Lysol on whatever you touch after touching your eye. Be sure not to spread the germs from the infected eye to the normal eye if you only have it in one. Its only contagious for the first 24-48 hours after that your fine.
Conjunctivitis (pink-eye) is insanely contagious. If you have contracted a pink-eye infection, you should avoid contact with other people, avoid touching the infected area, and wash your hands and your eye(s) frequently.
YES!!!! Viral and bacterial pinkeye are contagious and spread very easily. Since most pinkeye is caused by viruses for which there is usually no medical treatment, preventing its spread is important. Poor hand-washing is the main cause of the spread of pinkeye. Sharing an object, such as a washcloth or towel, with a person who has pinkeye can spread the infection. http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/pinkeye-topic-overview
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Yes, you do if you are sure it is pink eye. I got it one year from a student in my classroom and it is very contagious. The make up will carry the bacteria so it has to go.
Yes, because you may come into contact with the infected person's eyes with your faces right up against one another. Pink eye is extremely contagious.
Your eyes will stay "pink" or bloodshot until the infection is cleared up. This will usually take 10 days of antibiotic eyedrops as prescribed by your doctor. If the infection does not clear up, you need to return to the doctor.
It can be. It is a symptom of an infection of the eye, and that infection should be treated. It is possible that an untreated infection can damage the eye. Pink eye is also very contagious, so if you do not treat it, you will probably give it to someone else.
After starting antibiotics for bacterial pink eye, individuals are generally no longer contagious after 24 to 48 hours of treatment. However, it's important to continue following hygiene practices, such as frequent handwashing and avoiding touching the eyes, to prevent spreading the infection. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice regarding contagiousness and treatment.