0
What was used in the past to prevent the transmission of gonorrhea from infected mother to her newborn?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Silver nitrate used to be given routinely to infants to prevent infection during birth. This prevented blindness due to gonorrhea. It is not universally done anymore.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
A drop of silver nitrate or antibiotic is routinely placed in the eyes of newborn babies to prevent?
gonorrhea
Why don't C-sections prevent transmission of hepatitis from mother to newborn?
Since the virus is thought to pass through the umbilical cord, C-sections do not prevent transmission.
What medicated eye drops are put into baby eyes within an hour after birth?
Before antibiotics silver nitrate was put into newborn babies eyes to prevent gonorrhea contraction from the mother.
What can help prevent transfer of GBS infection from mother to newborn?
GBS-infected mothers are less likely to infect their newborns if treated with antibiotics during labor.
How can you prevent illnesses being passed on?
As we all known there is many ways of prevent illnessess.1 iterupted the chain of transmission 2.treatmant of infected person 3.immunisation
How is the mare prepared before birth to prevent transmission of Parascaris equorum to her foal?
To prevent the foal from becoming infected with Parascaris equorum you would have to clean the udders and teats before foaling.
How can silver nitrate given to a woman at birth effect the baby?
I think silver nitrate is not given to a woman during birthing.I think it is given to the newborn for crede's prophylaxis (applying silver nitrate to the eyelids of the newborn so as to prevent infection like syphilis or gonorrhea).Another alternative for silver nitrate is erythromycin.
Is polio caused by airborne pathogens?
No. Transmission is primarily via the fecal-oral route as the virus is excreted in an infected person's feces; good hand-washing habits can help prevent the spread of infection.
How do you prevent cuts?
If you want to prevent cuts, you just need to be more careful. You can prevent the cuts from getting infected by keeping them clean.
What diseases other than HIV do condoms prevent from spreading?
condoms provide effective transmission against gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, chancroid, and trichomoniasis. A measure of protection is also provided against hepatitis B virus (HBV), human papillomavirus (HPV), and herpes
How do you prevent onchocerca volvulus?
Insect nets to prevent transmission by biting flies.
Can you prevent Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a communicable disease spread by oral transmission through contaminated water and food and personal contact with infected person and preventive measures include pure drinking water, clean food and personal hygeine.
