What is the spread of pink eye?

The main transmission routes of pink eye disease include direct contact transmission, droplet transmission, pathogen contamination transmission and mother-to-child transmission.

1. Direct contact transmission

When a person with pink eye disease touches the infected eye with his hands, touches the eyes of others or shares objects, the pathogen may be transmitted to others, resulting in infection.

2. Droplet transmission When a

person coughs, sneezes or speaks, droplets leaked from the mouth and nose may contain the pathogen. If others touch these droplets and touch the eyes, infection may also occur.

3. Pathogen contamination transmission The pathogen of

pink eye disease can be present in the environment, such as glasses, towels, pillows, eye drops, etc. When others touch these contaminated items and touch the eyes, it may cause infection.

4. Mother-to-child transmission

For newborns, pink eye disease may be transmitted through the reproductive tract of the mother. If the mother has pink eye disease, the baby may be exposed to the pathogen during childbirth, resulting in infection.