Ophthalmia Neonatorum
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Description
Presents 2 – 4 days postpartum in the neonate
Signs and Symptoms
- Hyperacute conjunctivitis with pus, with or without a membrane
- Severe swelling of both eyes
Treatment
- Penicillin G 50,0000 IU in 2 divided closes for 7 days– Systemic
- Penicillin eye drops 1 hourly both eyes