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Pink Eye---I need a remedy

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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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what does question 1 ask again?

we don't know if antibiotic is required till we examine the eye.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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who should one see if they believe they have this sort of infection.

and...

it's possible that antibiotics are not needed?
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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1) A physician - general practitioner - should be able to diagnose it easily.

2) Antibiotics are indicated when the conjunctivitis is a bacterial infection. When it is a viral infection or an allergic reaction antibiotics are of no use.
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