Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Ophthalmia neonatorum is a bacterial eye infection in newborn infants that is passed from a mother with a gonorrhea or chlamydia infection during birth. Symptoms include red eyes, pus in the eye and swollen eyelids. Though rare, severe infections can cause blindness. Prevention includes screening of pregnant women and antibiotic treatment of infected mothers and infants.
A Review of the Current Global Mpox Situation and the Public Health Approach to the Increase in Cases in Ontario
This PHO Rounds will provide a background on the different mpox clades including an epidemiological update on the mpox situation globally and in Ontario. We will highlight key updates on laboratory testing for clade Ib, the use of third-generation smallpox vaccine to prevent mpox infection, and review infection prevention and control measures.
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