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Bacterial conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis is pink eye caused by bacteria, often suspected with thick discharge and eyelids stuck after sleep.

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Pink eye in children: viral, bacterial, and allergic causes

Pink eye in children: viral, bacterial, and allergic causes

What pink eye means in a child Pink eye is the everyday term for conjunctivitis, inflammation of the conjunctiva. In children, this inflammation may be triggered by viruses, bacteria, allergens, or irritants such as smoke, chlorine, or foreign material. The visible result is often redness of the white of the eye, tearing, discharge, and eyelid […]