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a 14-day-old neonate presents to clinic with bilateral eye discharge and conjunctival injection. what treatment is indicated

Respuesta :

The treatment indicated is  Oral erythromycin (Macrolide) FOR Chlamydia trachomatis.

Briefing:

When treating chlamydial conjunctivitis, erythromycin ointment (B) is less successful than oral erythromycin. Additionally, erythromycin topical solution does not completely eliminate C.

What causes conjunctival injection?

Conjunctival injection is frequently the outcome of eye diseases such conjunctivitis, or inflammation of the conjunctiva, or pink eye. A viral or bacterial infection can cause pink eye, which would be marked by redness, a gritty feeling in the eye, and itching.

Is conjunctival redness?

The posterior conjunctival blood vessels are primarily affected by conjunctival injection. These vessels create greater redness, move with conjunctiva, and constrict when topical vasoconstrictors are applied because they are more shallow than the ciliary arteries.

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