Infectious conjunctivitis is caused by a bacteria or virus and is contagious.
Conjunctivitis, or irritation due to dirt or debris in the eye, or due to allergies, is not contagious. The parent should take the child to a doctor for diagnosis. A child with infectious conjunctivitis should be excluded from child care. Wash hands thoroughly and frequently. Dieffenbachia, mistletoe, philodendron, aloe.