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What Precautions Need To Be Taken For Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

my 14 year old daughter has bacterial conjunctivitis since yesterday. Have consulted her doctor and has been recommended some eye drops. we are scheduled to fly to italy for vacation tomorrow from new york. is it ok to fly? do we need a medical certificate>
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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bacterial conjunctivitis is a contagious disease. patient need to be isolated. his napkin towel etc should not be shared. ofloxacin eye drop .3% can be applied 4times daily. proper cleaning of eye discharge is required. may put on dark glass in day time or when goesout.
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What Precautions Need To Be Taken For Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

bacterial conjunctivitis is a contagious disease. patient need to be isolated. his napkin towel etc should not be shared. ofloxacin eye drop .3% can be applied 4times daily. proper cleaning of eye discharge is required. may put on dark glass in day time or when goesout.