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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection, especially among children under five. It is an inflammation (swelling and redness) of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Sometimes conjunctivitis is called 'pink eye', because the eye looks pink or red. Treatment is dependent on the type of conjunctivitis affecting your child. Conjunctivitis can be an infectious or allergic condition. Infectious conjunctivitis is highly contagious.
- Organisation:
- Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Topic:
- Children's health, Eyes
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Last reviewed:
- November 2023
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Conjunctivitis
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