What are the rates of gonococcal and chlamydial ophthalmia neonatorum in infants who do not receive prophylaxis?doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000819Baccino, StefaniaMadlon-Kay, Diane J.Evidence-Based Practice
Newborn conjunctivitis–Also known as ophthalmia neonatorum, this condition occurs within a baby’s first 30 days of life. Caused by a chlamydial, bacterial or viral infection, it can result in corneal scarring in both eyes and potentially even blindness. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)–This syn...
–Gonorrhea can infect the eyes and cause a condition known as conjunctivitis or ophthalmia neonatorum. This occurs when the bacteria that cause gonorrhea spread from an infected person’s genital tract or rectum to the eyes. Conjunctivitis can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and...