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: Taking the Bite Out of Tooth Pain: Using Antibiotics Wisely in Dentistry

This presentation will explore the latest evidence on appropriate prescribing of antibiotics in dentistry. Attendees will learn about key recommendations, communication approaches for patient expectations and practical tools to integrate stewardship principles into daily practice.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 20 June 2021