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what is meant by conjuctivities

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Answered by Sahil7056960
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infection in conjunctiva of eye

Answered by guptashreya864
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It’s an infection in the eyes
Inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid.
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected.
Very common
More than 10 million cases per year (India)
Spreads easily
Treatable by a medical professional
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
HOW IT SPREADS
By touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob).
By skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs).
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