Viral conjunctivitis is commonly associated with colds caused by *adenoviruses*; however, other viruses can also cause conjunctivitis. If the causative agent is uncertain, eye discharge can be tested to aid in diagnosis.

*Adenoviruses* etc.

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, and watery nonpurulent discharge.

Signs and Symptoms of Viral Conjunctivitis

Viral conjunctivitis tends to produce a discharge that is more watery than the thick discharge associated with bacterial conjunctivitis. The infection is contagious and can easily spread from one eye to the other or to other individuals through contact with eye discharge.

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Fifth disease (also known as erythema infectiosum) is another common, highly contagious illness that causes a distinct rash that is critical to diagnosis.

Fifth Disease

Is a herpes infection that can affect different parts of the eye.

Herpes Keratitis

Another common skin virus is herpes simplex virus (HSV 1) through oral herpes which stays around the lips, mouth, and face. 

Oral Herpes

Papillomas (warts) are the expression of common skin infections by *human papillomavirus* (HPV) and are transmitted by direct contact.

Papillomas

Roseola, sometimes called roseola infantum or exanthem subitum (“sudden rash”), is a mild viral infection usually caused by human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) and occasionally by HHV-7.

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