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  2. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the sclera ...

  3. How Do You Get Pink Eye? - AOL

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    The most common types of pink eye spread like respiratory infections, but there are a few other ways to contract conjunctivitis. The most common types of pink eye spread like respiratory ...

  4. Flu, pink eye, strep throat: A guide to the common illnesses ...

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    The flu is spread from person to person, ... Pink eye is highly contagious and can be spread from direct contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids, usually through hand-to-eye contact and ...

  5. Is It Pink Eye or Allergies? Here’s Exactly How to Tell the ...

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    Red, itchy, or watery eyes are common symptoms of seasonal allergies, but they're also signs of pink eye, or conjunctivitis. Here’s how to tell the difference.

  6. Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius - Wikipedia

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    For a long time, H. aegyptius has been known to cause seasonal epidemics of acute purulent conjunctivitis (minor cases of pink eye). The harsher effects of Hemophilus aegyptius that typically manifest themselves in Brazilian Purpuric Fever are typically seen during the summer months with few cases of BPF reported during the winter months.

  7. Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) (also spelled acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis) is a derivative of the highly contagious conjunctivitis virus, [1] otherwise known as pink eye. Symptoms include excessively red, swollen eyes as well as subconjunctival hemorrhaging. Currently, there is no known treatment and patients are required to merely ...

  8. How to tell whether you have pink eye, allergies, or both - AOL

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    Pink eye can be caused by allergies or infections. Your symptoms will help you determine which type of pink eye you have and select proper treatment. How to tell whether you have pink eye ...

  9. Trachoma - Wikipedia

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    Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. [2] The infection causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. [2] This roughening can lead to pain in the eyes, breakdown of the outer surface or cornea of the eyes, and eventual blindness. [2]