Since the introduction of universal gonococcal and chlamydia prophylaxis, other etiologies for neonatal conjunctivitis such as Escherichia coli have become more common. Early eye culturing as part of the management plan could provide swifter treatment and preservation of vision potential in affected neonates.
Competing Interests: Stephanie Saadeh‐Jackson, MD, MS: None.Linnet Rodriguez, MD: None. Christopher T. Leffler, MD MPH: None. Casey Freymiller, MD: None. Elizabeth Wolf, MD, MPH: None. Niran Wijesooriya, MD: None. Natario L. Couser, MD, MS: (1) Retrophin, Inc./Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (Clinical Trial). (2) National Cancer Institute/Children's Oncology Group (Clinical Trial). (3) Elsevier (Book editor). (4) Patient‐Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI; Advisory Panel on Rare Disease).
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