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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which organism can penetrate the intact Cornea?
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The correct answer is  ANSWER: (A) GonococcusREF: Yanoff & Ducker- ophthalmology 2nd edition page 404Neonatal conjunctivitis causedby N. gonorrhoeae, a gram-negative diplococcus that canpenetrate an intact epithelium, has decreased significantly since the advent of prophylaxis. The clinical picture of gonococcal conjunctivitis consists of the development of hyperacute conjunctivitis 24- 48 hours after birth characterized by marked eyelid edema, profound chemosis, and excessive purulent discharge.