Active clinical trials for "Ophthalmia Neonatorum"

To compare the effectiveness of silver nitrate drops, erythromycin ointment, or no medication in preventing neonatal conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and other eye infections. To compare side effects of the two prophylactic agents.

The French guidelines for the use of Rifamycine eye drops in delivery room to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis have been actualized. Only newborns exposed to risk factors of conjunctivitis should be treated, compared to previous guidelines, treating all newborns. currently, there are no data describing risk factors for neonatal conjunctivitis. This study evaluated the incidence of conjunctivitis with or without Rifamycine eye drops treatment in the delivery room. Then risk factors for neonatal conjunctivitis where analyzed.