What is the name of the germ that can give you pink eye

The medical term is conjuntivitis. It can be caused by many different germs, bacteria, virus,. It is hard to find information on all of them.

Here is a link to an article that explains the different types of conjuntivitis. It is peppered with a lot of medical jargon but please read the entire article. It explains the history and the different causes of this condition.

eMedicine - Conjunctivitis : Article by Michael A Silverman, MD

I hope this helps a bit.