Which among the following is the Most common cause for neonatal blindness?
Correct Answer: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Description: Ophthalmia neonatorum (ON) is defined as a purulent conjunctivitis occurring during the first four weeks of life. The two most common causative agents are Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis, the former being of more concern here because of its propensity to cause blindness Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
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