A 6-Year-Old Child Is Brought to the Pediatric Clinic with an Eye

A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic with an eye problem. The child is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. What is important information to discuss with the parents and child?

A) The importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy
B) The importance of surgery to prevent scarring of the conjunctiva
C) The condition is highly contagious and hand washing is extremely important
D) The signs and symptoms of complications such as meningitis and septicemia