Which of the following statements about conjunctivitis is not true?

A. Excessive glare can cause conjunctivitis.
B. It is a condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye.
C. When caused by a virus, conjunctivitis produces a watery discharge from the eye.
D. When caused by bacteria, conjunctivitis may produce pus that may form a crust.
E. Standard Precautions should be used when working with a patient with conjunctivitis.


Answer: B

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