Conjunctivitis in children may be contagious, especially infectious conjunctivitis.
There are many causes of conjunctivitis in children, such as infections by pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and chlamydia, as well as physical irritation, chemical damage, and allergic reactions. If a child is diagnosed with infectious conjunctivitis, such as viral conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, or chlamydial conjunctivitis, it is usually contagious and parents need to take it seriously.
If it is caused by allergic conjunctivitis or physical irritation or chemical damage, it is usually not contagious. Infectious conjunctivitis is usually caused by direct or indirect contact with the patient’s eye secretions, such as sharing towels, swimming in dirty water, etc. It can infect one or both eyes.
For children diagnosed with conjunctivitis, parents should follow the doctor’s instructions to give them medication, not indiscriminate use of drugs. Pay attention to children’s eye care and use clean tissues to wipe their eye secretions in a timely manner.