RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Recommendations for prevention of neonatal ophthalmia. Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, Canadian Paediatric Society
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 554
OP 555
VO 129
IS 6
YR 1983
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/129/6/554.abstract
AB Without preventive measures, gonococcal ophthalmia will develop in approximately 28% of infants born to women with gonorrhea, a disease that is relatively frequent and largely asymptomatic in pregnant women. In addition, in some settings conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis may be more frequent than gonococcal conjunctivitis among neonates. The Canadian Paediatric Society therefore recommends that, as soon as possible after birth, all infants receive prophylaxis with silver nitrate, tetracycline or erythromycin, administered according to specific guidelines.