Hopefully, this will begin to prompt some dialogue on what it means when we say LGBT.. Other key findings were that an estimated 19 million Americans, or 8.2 percent of the population, said they have engaged in same-sex behavior, and 25.6 million, or 11 percent, acknowledged some same-sex attraction.
Viral pinkeye symptoms usually last 5 to 7 days but may last up to 3 weeks and can become ongoing or chronic. Pinkeye may be more serious if you: 1  Have a condition that decreases your body's ability to fight infection (impaired immune system).
Most cases of pinkeye clear up within one to two weeks. The duration of pinkeye may be extended if the infection spreads from one eye to the other. Use disposable tissues to remove any mucus from the eye and avoid touching the eye with your fingers to prevent spreading the infection.acterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection and requires treatment consisting of medicated eye drops to clear the infection. Viral conjunctivitis is caused by a virus. The symptoms will usually go away within 7-10 days, when the virus has run its course.