On Ophthalmia Neonatorum, and its Prevention
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Treatment and prevention of ophthalmia neonatorum.
QUESTION In my office I occasionally see neonates with conjunctivitis. What are the current recommendations for ocular prophylaxis at birth? Do topical antibiotics alone provide adequate treatment of neonatal conjunctivitis? When is systemic therapy indicated? ANSWER All infants should receive ocular prophylaxis at birth to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia. Neonates presenting with signs of conj...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1881
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.1087.702