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Ophthalmia neonatorum is a severe conjunctivitis that can lead to blindness in newborns. This condition is primarily acquired during passage through the birth canal infected with:

A. Treponema pallidum
B. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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C. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
D. Hepatitis B virus

📝 Explanation

The correct option is Neisseria gonorrhoeae. When a newborn passes through a birth canal infected with gonorrhea, the pathogen can infect the eyes, causing ophthalmia neonatorum. Routine prophylactic eye drops (e.g., erythromycin) are given to prevent this.

📖 Additional Information

  • Treponema pallidum
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • Hepatitis B virus

The correct option is Neisseria gonorrhoeae. When a newborn passes through a birth canal infected with gonorrhea, the pathogen can infect the eyes, causing ophthalmia neonatorum. Routine prophylactic eye drops (e.g., erythromycin) are given to prevent this.

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