Prophylaxis of neonatal conjunctivitis

The recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that erythromycin and tetracycline, as well as topical silver nitrate solution, are acceptable regimens for prophylaxis of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum (GON) has resulted in widespread local review of policies for ocular prophylaxis. Th...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1982-01, Vol.21 (9), p.545-555
Main Authors: Bernstein, G A, Davis, J P, Katcher, M L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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Summary:The recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that erythromycin and tetracycline, as well as topical silver nitrate solution, are acceptable regimens for prophylaxis of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum (GON) has resulted in widespread local review of policies for ocular prophylaxis. The data concerning the efficacy and side effects of these agents are somewhat confusing or nonexistent. The authors discuss the etiologies of neonatal conjunctivitis and the topical and systemic agents used for prophylaxis of GON. They also review all studies that have compared the efficacy of one prophylactic agent with that of another agent or with no prophylaxis. It is found that all three agents have similar efficacy in preventing GON, although silver nitrate has been used more extensively in populations at high risk for GON.
ISSN:0009-9228