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Section 5. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

Prevention of Neonatal Ophthalmia

Nongonococcal, Nonchlamydial Ophthalmia

Neonatal ophthalmia can be caused by many different bacterial respiratory tract pathogens (see Table 5.4, p 829). Silver nitrate, povidone-iodine, and probably erythromycin are effective for preventing nongonococcal, nonchlamydial conjunctivitis during the . . . [Go to Full Text]