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What is the most common infectious cause of conjunctivitis?
What is the most common infectious cause of conjunctivitis?
- Bacterial
- Parasitic
- Fungal
- Viral (correct)
Which symptom is more common in cases of conjunctivitis due to allergies?
Which symptom is more common in cases of conjunctivitis due to allergies?
- Increased tears
- Itching (correct)
- Swelling of the white part of the eye
- Pain
What is a common method of prevention for conjunctivitis?
What is a common method of prevention for conjunctivitis?
- Using eye drops
- Wearing sunglasses
- Handwashing (correct)
- Avoiding sunlight
In the majority of viral conjunctivitis cases, is there a specific treatment?
In the majority of viral conjunctivitis cases, is there a specific treatment?
What is often used for the diagnosis of conjunctivitis?
What is often used for the diagnosis of conjunctivitis?
What is the most common infectious cause of conjunctivitis?
What is the most common infectious cause of conjunctivitis?
What is a common symptom of conjunctivitis caused by allergies?
What is a common symptom of conjunctivitis caused by allergies?
How is conjunctivitis diagnosis often made?
How is conjunctivitis diagnosis often made?
What is a recommended method for preventing conjunctivitis?
What is a recommended method for preventing conjunctivitis?