[Acute conjunctival inflammation in the newborn, usually caused by maternal gonococcal infection. The causative agent is NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE. The baby's eyes are contaminated during passage through the birth canal. ( MSH )]
UMLS (ICD9CM) C0029076 Relation/PAR: Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Gonococcal Infection
Infant, Newborn, Diseases