Pink Eye

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Pinkeye, also called conjunctivitis, is the redness or irritation of the membranes (conjunctivae) on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes covering the whites of the eyes. These membranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses, allergy-provoking agents, irritants and toxic agents. Viral and bacterial forms of conjunctivitis are common in childhood. The leading cause of a red eye is virus infection.

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