According to Public Health, Seattle & King County:
- A person with pinkeye has redness in one or both eyes with draining fluid. The fluid may be clear and watery (like tears) or thicker white or yellow pus.
- The eyelids may be matted together after sleep.
- Sometimes the eyes are itchy or painful.
- When a virus causes conjunctivitis, there may be other symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, and earache.
- Symptoms of viral conjunctivitis occur 5-14 days after exposure.
- People with viral conjunctivitis may be communicable for up to 14 days after the start of the symptoms.
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