Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by all except:
Ans: d (Proteus) Ref: Khurana, 4th ed, p. 71Ophthalmia neonatorum is bilateral inflammation of conjunctiva occurring in an infant less than 30 days. Proteus is not mentioned as a causative agent of ophthalmia neonatorum.Causative agents:a. Chemical conjunctivitisb. Gonococcal infectionc. Other bacteria - staphylococcus, streptococcus hemolyticus, pneumococcusd. Chlamidia trachomatis - inclusion conjunctivitise. Herpes simplex type 2
Chlamydia trachomatis
N. gonorrhoea
Staph, aureus
Proteus
Conjuctiva