{"id":708,"date":"2025-03-25T08:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T07:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europaem.eu\/how-long-is-conjunctivitis-contagious-for\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T08:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T07:55:54","slug":"how-long-is-conjunctivitis-contagious-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europaem.eu\/en\/how-long-is-conjunctivitis-contagious-for\/","title":{"rendered":"How long is conjunctivitis contagious for"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Did you know that around 1.5 million people fall ill with conjunctivitis every year in Germany alone? What is particularly surprising is that the duration of infection varies greatly: While bacterial conjunctivitis is usually no longer contagious after 24 to 48 hours of antibiotic treatment, a viral form can remain contagious for several days to weeks. In this article, we take a detailed look at the different forms of conjunctivitis and explain how long which variants are contagious. <\/p>\n\n
We also look at important measures to reduce the risk of infection, such as regular hand washing and avoiding hand-eye contact. Stay tuned to learn more about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. <\/p>\n\n