Gonococcal Conjunctivitis Overview

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What is the definition of Gonococcal Conjunctivitis?
Gonococcal conjunctivitis (GC), also known as gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum, is a serious eye infection that is transmitted by individuals with a genital gonorrheal infection. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. A mother who is infected with gonorrhea can transmit the infection to her newborn during birth. Gonococcal conjunctivitis can also be transmitted in older age groups with or without genital gonorrheal infection.
What are the symptoms of Gonococcal Conjunctivitis?
Symptoms of gonococcal conjunctivitis may include redness and swelling of the conjunctiva (membrane that lines the inner eyelid and covers the white part of the eye), eyelid swelling, eye discharge, eye tenderness, and swollen lymph nodes in front of ear. Symptoms of untreated gonococcal conjunctivitis may include corneal ulceration and scarring, vision loss, meningitis, septic arthritis, septicemia, and blindness.
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What are the current treatments for Gonococcal Conjunctivitis?
Treatment for gonococcal conjunctivitis in the newborn may include erythromycin (0.5%) ophthalmic ointment or tetracycline (1%) ophthalmic ointment, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, and saline eye wash. Treatment for older individuals with gonococcal conjunctivitis may include ceftriaxone, azithromycin, and saline eye wash.
Who are the top Gonococcal Conjunctivitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Colin P. Churchward
Elite in Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Colin P. Churchward
Penrhyn Road, 
Kingston Upon Thames, ENG, GB 

Colin Churchward practices in Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom. Mr. Churchward is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gonococcal Conjunctivitis. His top areas of expertise are Gonococcal Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Neonatal Conjunctivitis, and Gonorrhea.

Cinzia Auriti
Distinguished in Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Cinzia Auriti
Distinguished in Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Cinzia Auriti
Rome, IT 

Cinzia Auriti practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Auriti is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gonococcal Conjunctivitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Sepsis, Gonococcal Conjunctivitis, Sepsis, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Fabio A. Mosca
Distinguished in Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Fabio A. Mosca
Distinguished in Gonococcal Conjunctivitis
Fabio A. Mosca
Milan, IT 

Fabio Mosca practices in Milan, Italy. Mr. Mosca is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gonococcal Conjunctivitis. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

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