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incubation period for conjuctivitis

by mattheww66, Oct 09, 2009 10:57PM

Tags: incubation

How long after contracting conjuctivitis is it safe for me to wait on tables and work in a team environment without spreading it. I am under the care of a doctor and using the antibiotic eye drops as directed?

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Oct 09, 2009 11:29PM

If you are meticulous about washing your hands and not touching your eyes you should be able to work as soon as your eyes won't scar your bosses or the people you are waiting on. Mind you conjunctivitis is less contagious than a cold or the flu

JCH MD

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