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.
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PHO Rounds: Model of care to address the impact of HIV on African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) Communities
As a part of the Black Public Health Series, this PHO Rounds will highlight the impact of HIV on Black communities living in Ontario and share lessons pertaining to the implementation of the Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) model of care.
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20 June 2021
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