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Should you stay of work if you have conjunctivitis?
no. It is contagious.
What does the medical terminology combining form blepharo- mean?
Blepharo- refers to the eyelid.
Are children allowed to go to school with conjunctivitis?
Bacterial conjunctivitis and viral conjunctivitis are both highly contagious diseases and children should remain at home until released by their doctor to return to the classroom.
What body part does the medical root word blepharo refer to?
The medical root word 'blepharo' refers to the eyelid.
What is pink eye made of?
"Pink eye" is a generic term most often used to describe conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis has many, many causes. Without external injury or internal inflammation, the most common cause of acute conjunctivitis is a contagious infection of the virus adenovirus.
Is conjunctivitis contagious?
Yes it is contagious. It is contagious because it is caused by viruses such as HIV/AIDS. It does not go away on it's own so you need some sort of treatment for it. Here is a pdf file explaining all of it. http://www.cehjournal.org/download/ceh_18_53_073.pdf
How long does pink eye stay contagious?
Common types of bacterial conjunctivitis have an incubation period of one to three days.
How do you do get pink eye?
This is also called conjunctivitis. It is highly contagious and transmitted by touching your face or eye when you have the germ. It can be caused by not washing your hands.
What is the medical term meaning red eye?
It depends on whats wrong to make your eye red but if its red and itchy and discharging anything then it is very contagious and called conjunctivitis.
Where does pink eye come from?
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) can be due to infectious or noninfectious causes. It can be a sign of an allergy or an infection with a virus or a bacteria.If it is caused by a virus or bacteria, pink eye can be highly contagious for as long as two weeks after signs and symptoms begin. Early diagnosis and treatment can protect people around you from getting pink eye, too.Viral conjunctivitis and bacterial conjunctivitis may affect one or both eyes. Viral conjunctivitis usually produces a watery discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis often produces a thicker, yellow-green discharge.Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can be associated with colds or with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a sore throat.Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious. They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the eye secretions of someone who's infected.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning eyelid?
The synonym for eyelid is 'palpebra'.Blepharo means eyelid"lid" and "palpebra""lid" and "palpebra""lid" and "palpebra"
What are some contagious contra indications which can prevent you from getting a facial?
conjunctivitis, bacterial,viral or fungal infections,impetigo,herpes,warts,scabies,pediculosis,boils and carbuncles ,ersipelas,candidiasis
