Viral Conjunctivitis Definition, Symptoms and More
Article Sources
- 1. ’Conjunctivitis: a Systematic Review Of Diagnosis and Treatment.’ Amir Azari-Neal Barney. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4049531/
- 2. ’Viral Conjunctivitis.’ Daniel Solano. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470271/
- 3. ’Symptoms Of Adenovirus.’ Cdc. cdc.gov/adenovirus/about/symptoms.html
- 4. ’Antibiotic Prescription Fills For Acute Conjunctivitis Among Enrollees in a Large United States Managed Care Network.’ Nakul Shekhawat; Roni Shtein; Taylor Blachley; Joshua Stein. sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161642017304153
Prevent Transmission
As schools are a venue where outbreaks occur, it's possible for children to pick up viral conjunctivitis in the classroom or playground. When they return home, the condition is easily transmitted to other family members.
Try to limit the spread of infection and avoid sharing personal items, such as towels, pillows and spectacles. Dispose of any makeup or contact lenses that may have been in contact with the virus. Ensure the household washes their hands regularly and clean communal surfaces with disinfectant or sanitizer.
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