Hi there, I am writing to ask about my daughter, she is eleven months old normal weight and height for her age. She is suffering from conjunctivitis, but also has a temperature of 38.8. We re worried it maybe something more! Hope you can help, Mark
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Can understand your concern. Conjunctivitis or inflammation and redness of the conjunctiva can be due to viral infection, bacterial infection or due to allergy to dust or other allergens.* in viral infection, there is clear discharge from both eyes, fever and nasal discharge can be present.* in bacterial infection, there is purulent discharge and usually one eye is involved. Fever can also be present.* in allergic conjunctivitis, there is history of contact with dust or other allergens in environment. Running nose is mostly present. An examination by ophthalmologist should be done so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be advised. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.