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Haemolacria: a case of pseudomembranous conjunctivitis in a neonate.
- Source :
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BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2020 Jun 30; Vol. 13 (6). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 30. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- We report an unusual case of an 11-day-old neonate presenting with haemolacria on a background of sticky conjunctival discharge. This was secondary to Chlamydia pseudomembranous conjunctivitis which responded well to systemic erythromycin. Early appropriate treatment is important to prevent progression of the ophthalmic infection, which could lead to blindness, and to prevent other manifestations of neonatal chlamydial infection, particularly pneumonia, which could be fatal. Management also includes treating the mother and educating about sexually transmitted infections.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
- Subjects :
- Administration, Oral
Administration, Topical
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage
Diagnosis, Differential
Family Health
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Parents
Treatment Outcome
Chlamydia trachomatis isolation & purification
Conjunctivitis, Inclusion drug therapy
Conjunctivitis, Inclusion etiology
Conjunctivitis, Inclusion microbiology
Conjunctivitis, Inclusion physiopathology
Erythromycin administration & dosage
Infant, Newborn, Diseases drug therapy
Infant, Newborn, Diseases etiology
Infant, Newborn, Diseases microbiology
Infant, Newborn, Diseases physiopathology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases diagnosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases drug therapy
Sexually Transmitted Diseases physiopathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-790X
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMJ case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32606124
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-235110