Microbial flora of newborn conjunctiva in Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Conjunctivitis of the Newborn, a term suggested by the World Health Organization, is characterized by a red eye, a variable degree of chemosis and conjunctival exudaion. Cervical and high vaginal cultures from 111 pregnant women revealed no evidence of gonococcal or chlamydial infections. Only one premature newborn developed Pseudomonas conjunctivitis. Although no prophylactic measures are taken against Conjunctivitis of the Newborn is Saudi Arabia, the condition does not seem to be of a significant magnitude