Conjunctivitis in children

Skedoc03 Nov, 2022Health

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the lining of the eye over the eyeball and inside the eyelids. Infection with bacteria or viruses can cause conjunctivitis. Infection occurs easily, especially if the eye is already irritated. Sometimes children can develop conjunctivitis as part of a cold. Viral conjunctivitis is very contagious, but bacterial conjunctivitis is not. In children, this condition is often classified as neonatal conjunctivitis or infantile conjunctivitis. Each group has different causes and treatments.