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Which of the following is the most common cause of ophthalmic neonatorum?

Which of the following is the most common cause of ophthalmic neonatorum? Correct Answer Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Explanation:-

  • Also known as neonatal conjunctivitis.
  • Inflammation of the conjunctiva in 28 days of life.

Additional Information

Causes

  • Mainly infection spread at the time of vaginal delivery.

Non-infectious Cause

  • Chemical irritants such as silver nitrate

Infectious

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Chlamydia
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Staphylococcus aureuss 
  • Streptococci

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