title: Ophthalmia neonatorum.
abstract: Although many types of conjunctival infections in neonates are relatively inconsequential, chlamydial, gonococcal, and herpes simplex infections can cause permanent ocular damage and serious systemic complications. These specific causes are discussed along with silver nitrate conjunctivitis, staphylococcal infections, and nasolacrimal duct obstructions.
mesh_terms: D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D003235:Conjunctivitis, Inclusion / Q000150:complications*; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007635:Keratitis, Dendritic / Q000150:complications*; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000150:complications*; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct; D009878:Ophthalmia Neonatorum / Q000209:etiology*; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000009:adverse effects; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D012835:Silver Nitrate