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What is the definition or description of: newborn eye infection?
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Redness or discharge: in the eyes of a newborn. Can be viral or bacterial. Historically we have used erythromycin eye ointment to prevent infection from chlamydia or gonorrhea. Other common bacterial infections are also prevented with this treatment.
Answered 11/27/2017
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