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Ophthalmia Neonatorum
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Resource Description:
Ophthalmia Neonatorum - Synonym: conjunctivitis of the newborn. DescriptionThis is a conjunctivitis occurring in the first 28 days of life.1 It is most commonly infective in origin: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci and viruses - notably the herpes simplex virus but may also occur as a reaction to chemical irritants. The latter is a self limiting condition lasting no more than 24 to 36 hours but infections need treatment. Neisseria or Chlamydial infections are also notifiable diseases.
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