Which of the following is not given in ophthalmia neonatorum –: (A) Erythromycin locally, (B) Tetracycline 1%, (C) Penicillin locally, (D) Silver nitrate
Answer is D. Prophylactic use of 1% silver nitrate (Crede's method) is obsolete now.
Erythromycin and tetracycline ointment are frequently used for prophylaxis. Penicillin is used for treatment of sensitive strains of gonococci.