{"id":20762,"date":"2024-02-23T11:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/pink-eye-in-babies\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T09:16:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:16:07","slug":"pink-eye-in-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/blog\/cuidados-oculares\/pink-eye-in-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink Eye in Babies: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The World Health Organization defines pink eye in babies as inflammation of the conjunctiva in the first 28 days of the birth of a child.

It is also known as Neonatal Conjunctivitis.

The prevalence of neonatal pink eye is low in developed countries but is still quite prevalent in developing countries.

According to a 2022 study, infectious neonatal Conjunctivitis affects around 1%-2% of newborns worldwide.

The most common types of pink eye<\/a> in babies, their symptoms, and treatments are discussed below.<\/p>\n\n\n

Inclusion (chlamydial) Conjunctivitis<\/h2>\n\n\n

Chlamydial Conjunctivitis is another kind of pink eye in babies.

A pregnant woman<\/a> with untreated Chlamydia can pass the infection to the baby during birth.

Sometimes the bacteria can also infect<\/a> the baby’s lungs and nasopharynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Symptoms in a baby usually appear 5 to 14<\/a> days after birth.

They might develop earlier if the amniotic sac ruptures during delivery.

Symptoms of Chlamydial Conjunctivitis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n