How long is conjunctivitis contagious in adults
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Transmission can occur as long as the organisms are present in discharge and lesions. Although it can vary, organisms usually persist for less than 2 weeks and seldom more than 4 weeks. The rare chronic carrier may shed organisms for 6 months or more. The disease is usually not contagious 48 hours after antibiotics are instituted.
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It is most contagious the day before the rash starts, the day before any fever starts, and for as long as any fever is present. 43. _____ (Conjunctivitis) is caused by bacteria, a virus, an allergy, a foreign body, a scratched eye, or a plugged tear duct.
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Sep 15, 2016 · Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Occurs in one or both eyes. Caused by several types of bacteria & virus. Note: May also be related to allergies, drugs, chemicals & other illnesses. Eye waters profusely, appears extremely red & feels irritated. May be drainage of mucus, pus, or clear liquid. 24-72 hr. During active infection.
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Gonococcal conjunctivitis, though rare, is a medical emergency at any age. In adults it is often attributed to auto-inoculation. The clinical presentation ranges from mildly symptomatic to marked photophobia with purulent discharge and formation of crusts accompanied by sore red eyes (17, 18).
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BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS (Pinkeye) — Onset 24-72 hrs after exposure to an infected individual or articles, e.g. towels, wading pools. Symptoms are red, irritated tearing eyes, swollen lids, and a yellow discharge that makes the eyelashes sticky. Children under 5 are most susceptible.
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Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots. The spots may become joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body. Patients are considered to be contagious from 4 days before to 4 days after the rash appears. Of note, sometimes immunocompromised patients do not develop the rash.
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The incubation period or the time from exposure until signs and symptoms of the disease appear is typically 10 to 12 days. The prodrome or appearance of early symptoms that indicate the onset of disease is two to four days.
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As long as vaccination rates remain high, the risk to Oregonians is low. Immunization protects the entire community. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Health care providers should be on the lookout for patients with fever and generalized rash, which is often preceded by the “3 C’s” of cough, coryza and conjunctivitis.
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