Most eye discharge is not the result of a serious illness. However, green or gray mucus with a thick consistency suggests an eye infection. Conjunctivitis is the medical term for pink eye. Bacterial conjunctivitis is a highly contagious infection that causes swelling and irritation. The source bacteria, pyogenic, by definition means producing pus.

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