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Section 5. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

PREVENTION OF NEONATAL OPHTHALMIA

Gonococcal Ophthalmia

For newborn infants, topical 1% silver nitrate aqueous solution, 0.5% erythromycin ointment, and 1% tetracycline ophthalmic ointment are considered equally effective for prophylaxis of ocular gonorrheal . . . [Go to Full Text]


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