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How long is conjunctivitis contagious
Doctor, I developed conjunctivitis two days ago after my husband and father got it at home, so it is viral conjunctivitis I believe. After two days of eye drop medicines, today I have only red eyes, no discharge or irritation.
My question is how long am I prone to infect others and when can i return to work
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Contagious Upto 3-4 daysafter starting medication
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
3 to 5 days Pl.pl use separate towel, soap etc.
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
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9 yrs exp
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It is usually contagious for 3-5 days on medications
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