Abstract
Ophthalmia neonatorum is the most common infection in the first month of life and can have serious systemic as well as ophthalmic morbidity. This article discusses the differential diagnosis and treatment of conjunctivitis in the neonate. Controversies in method of prophylaxis are reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 715-725 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Pediatric Clinics of North America |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health