Neonatal infections — Flashcards

Flashcard 191: What is the drug of choice for the treatment of neonatal conjunctivitis caused by **Chlamydia trachomatis**?

Answer: Oral Erythromycin

Extra: Treatment for neonatal conjunctivitis (Ophthalmia neonatorum): - **Chlamydia trachomatis** (5–14 days): Oral Erythromycin. Monitor for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). - **Neisseria gonorrhoeae** (2–5 days): Single dose of IM or IV Ceftriaxone. - **Prophylaxis**: Topical Erythromycin 0.5% ointment is given at birth (prevents Gonorrhea, less effective for Chlamydia).