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Types of bacteria in newborn eyes?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

The most common bacteria that can cause serious eye damage are gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhea) and chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis), which can be passed from mother to child during birth.

Bacteria that normally live in a woman's vagina also cause neonatal conjunctivitis.

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15y ago

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