Chlamydia trachomatis as a cause of neonatal conjunctivitis.
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چکیده
Chlamydia trachomatis was identified in 37 of 73 consecutive neonates with purulent conjunctivitis, including four delivered by caesarean section with intact membranes. Most (28/37) presented in the first week. Infection was significantly associated with referral from the community. Genital C. trachomatis infection was present in 13 of 35 parents of affected infants.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 61 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986