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Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Did you know that the medical term for "Apollo" is CONJUNCTIVITIS? 

This condition happens when the thin, transparent layer of the eye is irritated, usually by a bug or irritants. When this condition occurs in newborns, it is called neonatal conjunctivitis. 

Neonatal conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria and viruses, contracted through the mother's vagina or cervix, during delivery. 

In rare occasions, it could be caused by chemicals associated with delivery of the baby.