ophthalmia neonatorum

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Introduction

Conjunctivitis in the newborn. May lead to systemic illness if not treated.

Etiology

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

Management

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 69
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Draft Recommendation Statement Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/draft-recommendation-statement/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication1
    Draft Evidence Review for Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/draft-evidence-review/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication1