How do I care for someone with epidemic conjunctivitis pink eye?
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When caring for someone with epidemic conjunctivitis pink eye, consult the person's doctor and follow the doctors advice. Make sure that the person with the infection practices good hygiene to prevent the infection from spreading to you and others. It is important for both you and the infected person to clean your hands frequently. You should also make sure that fresh towels and pillowcases are used daily.
When caring for someone with epidemic conjunctivitis pink eye, consult the person's doctor and follow the doctors advice. Make sure that the person with the infection practices good hygiene to prevent the infection from spreading to you and others.... More -
Dr. Josh Johnston answered:Epidemic kerato-conjuctivitis (EKC), is a highly contagious virus that effects the eye. The virus is most commonly spread through hand to hand contact and when the virus is airborne. The virus can survive on objects like a doorknob for up to 2 weeks so an infected patient must maintain good hygiene by washing hands frequently. Several complications that can even blur vision can occur with EKC so it is important to see an eye doctor such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist to properly treat and diagnose the problem.Epidemic kerato-conjuctivitis (EKC), is a highly contagious virus that effects the eye. The virus is most commonly spread through hand to hand contact and when the virus is airborne. The virus can survive on objects like a doorknob for up to 2 weeks... More
