Antibiotic prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum in Italy: results from a national survey and the Italian intersociety new position statements
Abstract Background Ophthalmia neonatorum is an acute conjunctivitis that occurs in newborns within the first month of life.The most serious infections are due to Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, that may cause permanent damages.The use of ophthalmic prophylaxis varies widely around the SOCKS world, according to the different health