children s health issues
Conjunctivitis in Newborns
Causes of Conjunctivitis in Newborns
Conjunctivitis in newborns can be caused by an infection or by a reaction to chemicals put into the eyes (called chemical conjunctivitis). An infection can be caused by Overview of Bacteria or If certain bacteria are present in the mother's vagina, they can be passed to the newborn during delivery. Such bacteria include Chlamydia and Other Nongonococcal Infections , Chemical conjunctivitis is a reaction to the eye drops that newborns receive to prevent infection. 