Pink eye or Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection. Typically, it is characterized by redness and irritation in the eye.
However, some people might get a fever when they have Conjunctivitis. This has led to a common concern: Does pink eye cause fever?
This article will explore the truth of whether pink eye causes fever. We will also discuss treatment options for pink eye fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pink eye<\/a> in itself, whether bacterial, allergic, or viral, does not cause fever. It is an eye infection that can cause burning, irritation, and redness of the eyes<\/a>.
Pink eye occurs<\/a> when the conjunctiva is inflamed, causing the eye’s white area to appear pink. The conjunctiva is the thin membrane that lines the eyelid and the white area of the eye.
Though the pink eye does not cause fever, symptoms of pink eye can include fever in some cases.
The most common cause of pink eye is a virus, followed by bacteria. Either of these causes can lead to a fever, commonly called pink eye fever.
The body temperature might rise when it tries to fight off the virus or bacteria, resulting in a fever.
If pink eye and fever occur at the same time, it may indicate that the cause of the infection is not allergens or new irritating substances like contact lens solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n