The following picture is a microscopic examination of the eye swab gram stain from a newborn with a history of purulent eye discharges. Describe the morphology.

Which type of neonatal conjunctivitis is associated with the most severe complications to the eye?

When is systemic treatment indicated for neonatal conjunctivitis?

i. Chlamydial conjunctivitis

ii. Gonococcal conjunctivitis

iii. Herpetic conjunctivitis

iv. Chemical conjunctivitis

Potential systemic complications of neonatal conjunctivitis include:

i. Meningitis

ii. Sepsis

iii. Arthritis

iv. Pneumonitis

v. Otitis

Neonatal conjunctivitis is usually transmitted to the newborn by passage through the mother’s infected cervix at the time of the delivery and reflects the sexually transmitted diseases prevalent in the community. This statement is…