Ophthalmia Neonatorum Diagnosis and Treatment

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What is the most likely diagnosis for the five-day-old neonate presented with eye redness and discharge?

  • Conjunctivitis (correct)
  • Retinopathy
  • Myopia
  • Glaucoma

Which medication was prescribed by the midwife for the neonate with ophthalmia neonatorum?

  • Amoxicillin
  • Azithromycin
  • Ceftriaxone (correct)
  • Doxycycline

What aspect of the mother's history is most relevant to the diagnosis of ophthalmia neonatorum in this case?

  • Frequent eye touching nature of neonates
  • Possible maternal infection with STIs (correct)
  • Eye exposure to sunlight
  • Unattended birth

What is the appropriate treatment for ophthalmia neonatorum as prescribed by the midwife in this case?

<p>Erythromycin 50mg/kg for 14 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number of antenatal visits in this case?

<p>It indicates the mother's prenatal care and potential infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the midwife prescribe both Ceftriaxone and Erythromycin for the neonate?

<p>To cover a broad spectrum of bacterial pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ophthalmia Neonatorum Diagnosis

  • A five-day-old neonate presenting with eye redness and discharge is most likely diagnosed with Ophthalmia Neonatorum.

Medication Prescribed

  • The midwife prescribed Ceftriaxone and Erythromycin for the neonate with Ophthalmia Neonatorum.

Relevant Maternal History

  • The mother's history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is most relevant to the diagnosis of Ophthalmia Neonatorum in this case.

Treatment for Ophthalmia Neonatorum

  • The appropriate treatment for Ophthalmia Neonatorum, as prescribed by the midwife, includes both Ceftriaxone and Erythromycin.

Antenatal Visits

  • The number of antenatal visits is significant in this case, as it may indicate the mother's exposure to STIs during pregnancy.

Combination Therapy

  • The midwife prescribed both Ceftriaxone and Erythromycin to cover both gonococcal and chlamydial causes of Ophthalmia Neonatorum.

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