Primary meningococcal conjunctivitis in an infant.
A case of primary meningococcal conjunctivitis in an infant was presented and its treatment is discussed. Because of the potential for systemic spread of the infection in the patient, local and systemic therapy was instituted. The current literature on meningococcal conjunctivitis with its potential complications is briefly reviewed.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009345:Neisseria meningitidis; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002701:Chloramphenicol; D010400:Penicillin G