Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Diagnosis & Tests (Ophthalmia Neonatorum)

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Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Alternate Names : Ophthalmia Neonatorum

Neonatal Conjunctivitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

The healthcare provider can make an initial diagnosis by examining the infant. The provider may order lab tests to confirm the diagnosis. Gonorrhea organisms can be detected by looking at eye discharge under a microscope. Scrapings of the conjunctiva must be taken to find chlamydia bacteria. Other bacteria can be found by growing cells from the conjunctiva in the lab. Antibody titer tests can be done to measure antibodies to bacteria in the baby's blood.

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Author: John Wegmann, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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