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Viral conjunctivitis: Type of or association with medical condition Conjunctivitis.
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Viral conjunctivitis: Viral conjunctivitis is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:
Conjunctivitis (medical condition): Contagious eye infection
Conjunctivitis: This term describes a group of diseases that cause swelling, itching, burning, and redness of the conjunctiva, the protective membrane that lines the eyelids and covers exposed areas of the sclera, or white of the eye. Conjunctivitis can spread from one person to another and affects millions of Americans at any given time. Conjunctivitis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, allergy, environmental irritants, a contact lens product, eyedrops, or eye ointments. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)
Conjunctivitis happens when the tissue that lines the eyelids and covers the cornea becomes inflamed. It can cause itching, burning, tearing, or a feeling of something in the eye. Conjunctivitis can be caused by infection or allergies. (Source: excerpt from Aging and Your Eyes - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
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