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Ophthalmia Neonatorum

Medical Definition: Acute conjunctival inflammation in the newborn, usually caused by maternal gonococcal infection. The causative agent is NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE. The baby's eyes are contaminated during passage through the birth canal.
Guide Notes: bact conjunctivitis; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES

Ophthalmia Neonatorum Medical Definitions and Terms

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