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1) Ophthalmia neonatorum (ON) is a conjunctivitis in newborn babies that develops due to infection, usually from Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae passed during birth from an infected mother. 2) ON requires immediate treatment to prevent potential blindness from corneal perforation or intraocular infection. Symptoms include red, swollen eyelids and discharge from the eyes. 3) Treatment involves antibiotics such as erythromycin or ceftriaxone depending on the infecting organism. Frequent cleani
- Author
- Olivia Indira Sofyan
- Language
- EN