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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis). By: Jawan. General Information about Pink Eye. It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness, of the eye It cause redness of the protective membrane that lines the eye lids It covers the exposed areas of the white eye. Symptoms of Pink Eye.

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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

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  1. Pink Eye(Conjunctivitis) By: Jawan

  2. General Information about Pink Eye • It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness, of the eye • It cause redness of the protective membrane that lines the eye lids • It covers the exposed areas of the white eye

  3. Symptoms of Pink Eye • Watery eyes • Eyelids could be stuck together when you wake up • Eyes that are itchy can be a sign of pink eye • Eyes that are painful and can be a sign of pink eye

  4. How can Pink Eye Spread • Pink eye can spread easily from one person to another person • It can spread from if a person that is affected with pink eye touches someone and they rub there eye they can be affected

  5. Who Can Get Pink Eye • Any person is at risk to get pink eye • Younger children are more likely to get pink eye • People who are relatives and live in the same house as a person that has been affected by pink eye is very likely to get it

  6. How can Pink Eye be Treated • You would need to see a doctor to get treatment for: • Allergic infection • Viral infection • Chemical Infection • Bacterial infection is the only infection that can be treated by antibiotics

  7. How Long Does Pink Eye Last • Pink eye last for about 3 to 4 days • Allergic pink eye is not contagious • Bacterial pink eye is contagious until you are put on medication • Viral pink eye is contagious until the symptoms and the pink eye does not exist in the eye anymore

  8. Is a Person Immune to Pink Eye • No a person is not immune to pink eye

  9. When Affected Should A Person Go To School, Work, Day care? • No they should not go to school, work, or day care. • They should not go because it is contagious • It can possibly affect everyone in the office or school

  10. What Can Be Done To Prevent Pink Eye • It can be done by preventing touching your eyes • It can also be prevented by washing your hands after touching things • Sanitize all objects that are regualry touched: • Door Knob • Phone • Toys • Tables

  11. Bibliography • http://www.in.gov/isdh/21205.htm • www.kingcounty.gov/sitecore/shell/~/media/.../CD_Letter_Pinkeye.ashx • http://www.ndhealth.gov/Disease/Documents/faqs/Conjunctivitis.pdf

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