title: Conjunctivitis of the newborn.
abstract: Infectious conjunctivitis of the newborn is caused by a wide variety of microorganisms. The ocular findings may be part of a widespread systemic infection. Clinical presentations are not diagnostic of the cause, and a microbiologic work-up with cytology, cultures, and microbial sensitivities is mandatory. The selection of specific antimicrobial therapy is based on the findings of laboratory studies. Prophylaxis with silver nitrate solution, 1.0% tetracycline, or 0.05% erythromycin ointment is effective for the prevention of gonococcal and chlamydial conjunctivitis in the newborn.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: de Toledo
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Chandler
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003234:Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003236:Conjunctivitis, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009878:Ophthalmia Neonatorum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents