Reliable detection of Win98 may not be possible. Bacterial conjunctivitis lasts about a week. Viral conjunctivitis and the resulting inflammation can last as long as 2 weeks. A child can become infected by touching someone with the disease who has touched the infected eye.
Bacterial cases are contagious as soon as symptoms appear.
The child will remain contagious for as long as there is a discharge from the eye and until medical treatment begins. Viral conjunctivitis is usually contagious prior to the onset of symptoms and for as long as symptoms last. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.