Approach to conjunctivitis in newborns

Pediatric Conjunctivitis: A Review of Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management

“…Similar to conjunctivitis in older children, neonates with bacterial conjunctivitis typically present with purulent discharge, while those with viral conjunctivitis more commonly have watery discharge [25]. Most neonatal conjunctivitis is bacterial in etiology, with Chlamydia trachomatis causing the majority of cases (approximately 40% of total cases [26]). Chlamydial conjunctivitis typically presents five days to two weeks after birth with unilateral or bilateral conjunctival redness and watery secretions [27].…”

“…Chemical conjunctivitis typically presents in the first 24 h of life. Silver nitrate drops have been used as prophylaxis against infectious causes of neonatal conjunctivitis; however, they frequently result in irritation to the conjunctiva [26]. Since the removal of silver nitrate from general use in the 1980s, the prevalence of neonatal chemical conjunctivitis has decreased significantly [30].…”

Microorganism-derived extracellular vesicles: emerging contributors to female reproductive health

“…Neonates exposed to C. trachomatis may develop pneumonia or conjunctivitis. 92 Infection occurs when elementary bodies are phagocytosed and use cellular nutrients to develop reticulate bodies, eventually producing more elementary bodies. 93 As cell nutrients are taken for C. trachomatis growth, the host cell will rupture, releasing new elementary bodies to infect other cells.…”

Basic Hygienic Care Needs of the Healthy Newborn After Birth

“…Yenidoğanlarda konjunktivit ilk aylarda sık karşılaşılabilen bir olgudur. Doğum esnasında annede varolan bazı enfeksiyonların bebeğe bulaşabilmesi ve lakrimal kanal darlığı gibi bazı durumlar yenidoğanda konjunktivite yol açabilir (39). Konjunktivit korneada ülserasyon, perforasyon, körlük vb.…”