Ophthalmia neonatorum in the 1980s: incidence, aetiology and treatment.

Pierce, J.M.T.; Ward, Michael E.; Seal, D.V.

doi:10.1136/bjo.66.11.728

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“…After birth, the development of bacterial flora in the conjunctiva can also be attributed to environmental exposure. 5,6 Prophylaxes for ON include topical tetracycline eye ointment, erythromycin eye ointment, and chloramphenicol eye ointment. 7 The 1% chloramphenicol eye ointment has been used in many countries.…”

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The Efficacy of 1% Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment Versus 2.5% Povidone-Iodine Ophthalmic Solution in Reducing Bacterial Colony in Newborn Conjunctivae

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Roeslani

Andriansjah

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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The Efficacy of 1% Chloramphenicol Eye Ointment Versus 2.5% Povidone-Iodine Ophthalmic Solution in Reducing Bacterial Colony in Newborn Conjunctivae

Bramantyo

Roeslani

Andriansjah

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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“…The former has the disadvantage of being associated with contact sensitization. 3 Chloramphenicol may be used in all age groups after the neonatal period as the predominant causative organisms isolated in these age groups, namely, S. pneumoniae and/or H. influenzae, were sensitive to chloramphenicol. However, the ophthalmic formulations of this drug are absorbed into the blood and have been known to cause aplastic anemia.8 Chloramphenicol should, therefore, be restricted to shortterm use for infections resistant to less dangerous agents.…”

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“…CONJUNCTIVITIS is frequently seen in newborn babies 1,2,3 as well as other age groups. It has been associated with numerous organisms which have varied in their relative importance.…”

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Conjunctivitis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Bacteriological Study

Chowdhury

1987

Ann Saudi Med

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A total of 1,256 conjunctival swabs were examined for potential pathogens, and 334 (26.6%) had positive cultures. Of these positive cultures, 107 were from neonates and 227 from other age groups. In the neonatal period, Gramnegative bacilli and Gram-positive cocci, especially Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae, were the predominant organisms isolated. In other age groups, however, the causative agents were mainly S. pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. The incidence of conjunctivitis was higher in age groups of 1-6 days, 2-4 months, and 2-4 years. Incidence declined after the age of four years. Sensitivities of the various pathogens isolated are discussed and an empiric therapy is suggested based on these antibiograms. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Bacteriological Study. 1987; 7(2): 111-114 MeSH MNH Chowdhury, Conjunctivitis in

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“…Main bacterial pathogens including C. trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and other pyogenic species can be identified only in 35-60% of the cases (Di Bartolomeo et al, 2001;Jarvis et al, 1987;Krohn et al, 1993;Pierce et al, 1982). In a well-designed study in the Netherlands an uncommonly high detection rate was documented with 84% of identified pathogens (Rours et al, 2008).…”

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