The Latin University of Panama (Universidad Latina de Panama) named their health sciences faculty in Gorgas's honor.(Facultad de ciencias de la salud Dr. William. C. Gorgas). There is a Gorgas Avenue in the Presidio in San Francisco, California.
If caused by a virus, pink eye gets better over time with or without treatment. When care is taken to prevent its spread and follow-up is done, pink eye clears up with no long-term problems. Pink eye (viral conjunctivitis) usually goes away in 10-14 days, but symptoms may last for up to six weeks. Damage to the cornea (the clear covering over the iris) may occur if severe infections are not treated.
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.