<unk>  is a form of<unk>  (inflammation of the outer eye) which affects newborn babies following birth. It is typically due to neonatal bacterial infection, although can also be non-infectious (e.g. chemical exposure). Infectious<unk>  is typically contracted during vaginal delivery from exposure to bacteria from the birth canal, most commonly Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis. Antibiotic ointment is typically applied to the newborn's eyes within 1 hour of birth as prevention for gonococcal ophthalmia. This practice is recommended for all newborns and most hospitals in the United States are required by state law to apply eye drops or ointment soon after birth to prevent the disease. If left untreated,<unk>  can cause blindness.
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Neonatal herpes simplex
Neonatal meningitis
Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal lupus erythematosus
Omphalitis of newborn
Hydrops fetalis
Neonatal hepatitis