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Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication

Release Date: January 2019

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Newborns

The USPSTF recommends prophylactic ocular topical medication for all newborns to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.

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Current as of: January 2019

Internet Citation: Final Update Summary: Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. January 2019.
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication1

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