Neonatal Conjunctivitis

How is the disease diagnosed?

The healthcare provider can make an initial diagnosis by examining the infant. The provider may order lab tests to confirm the diagnosis. Neisseria gonorrhoeae\ bacteria. The infection is usually acquired through sexual contact. ',CAPTION,'Gonorrhea in Females');" onmouseout="return nd();">Gonorrhea organisms can be detected by looking at eye discharge under a microscope. Scrapings of the conjunctiva must be taken to find Chlamydia trachomatis\. Sexually transmitted disease refers to any contagious disease transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. In women, the infection usually occurs in the urinary tract, pelvis, or cervix. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the uterus. ',CAPTION,'Chlamydia Infection in Females');" onmouseout="return nd();">chlamydia bacteria. Other bacteria can be found by growing cells from the conjunctiva in the lab. Antibody titer tests can be done to measure antibodies to bacteria in the baby's blood.