A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic with eye discomfort and redness. The child is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. What is important information to discuss with the parents and child?
A) That the condition is highly contagious and hand-washing is extremely important
B) The importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy
C) The signs and symptoms of complications, such as meningitis and septicemia
D) The importance of surgery to prevent scarring of the conjunctiva
A
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