Ophthalmia neonatorum, or neonatal conjunctivitis, can stem from chemical exposure (1-2 days), gonorrhea (2-5+ days), chlamydia (5-14 days), or HSV (days to 6 weeks). Gonorrhea leads to hyperacute conjunctivitis with severe discharge and risk of blindness. Chlamydia causes moderate discharge with blood, and HSV can result in keratitis and skin lesions.
Ophthalmia neonatorum, also known as neonatal conjunctivitis, can be caused by chemical irritants (appearing 1-2 days after birth), gonorrhea (2-5+ days), chlamydia (5-14 days), or HSV (days to 6 weeks). Gonorrhea causes hyperacute conjunctivitis with purulent discharge and potential corneal damage. Chlamydia presents with hyperemia and mucopurulent discharge with blood. HSV can cause conjunctival injection, nonpurulent discharge, and keratitis, potentially with vesicular skin lesions.
| Front | List (4) causes of ophthamia neonatorum |
|---|---|
| Back | aka Neonatal conjunctivitis Chemical → 1-2 days Gonorrhea → 2-5+ days Hyperacute conjunctivitis Marked conjunctival injection Lid swelling Profuse purulent discharge Rapid corneal involvement may be blinding May disseminate Chlamydia → 5-14 days Mild to severe hyperemia Thick mucopurulent discharge with blood HSV → Days to 6 weeks Conjunctival injection Nonpurulent discharge Keratitis Vesicular skin lesions Disseminated infection |
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