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Conjunctivitis does not spread “by” looking at a person having the infection: Expert

Kolkata, Nov 11 (UNI) Conjunctivitis does not spread “by” looking at a person having the infection, a myth that needs to be rectified, according to Dr. Subhasish Das, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata.
" Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the thin transparent layer covering the white portion of our external eye and a reaction of conjunctiva ” is known as conjunctivitis. “Redness” of the eye seen during the infection is due to the inflammation of the conjunctiva, " he said.
Conjunctivitis is basically of three types viz. bacterial, allergic, and viral. Endemic conjunctivitis is due to a viral infection, the virus is very infectious and spreads rapidly. “Spread” of the virus is witnessed during seasonal changes such as the end of the rainy season. Often, September-October is the month when most cases are observed and the infection remains for 7-10 days showing signs of redness and itching.
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