Thursday, 9 March 2017

Chlamydial conjunctivitis

It is the most common type of neonatal conjunctivitis, occurring 7-14 days after birth. The presentation of chlamydial conjunctivitis may range from mild congestion with mucous discharge, eyelids swelling. Most cases are mild and self limited. It occasionally may lead to corneal involvement and scarring.
Treatment is using erythromycin ointment.

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