Baby borne to patient suspected of
chlamydial infection sample to be taken
for diagnosis -
a) Conjunctival
b) Urethral
c) Urine sample
d) Blood
Correct Answer - A
Answer- A. Conjunctival
About 70% of baby born to positive chlamydal infection develop
conjuctivitis at day 5 of life so sample taken for diagnosis is
conjuctival.
Chlamydal infection is most common cause of conjuctivitis in
newborn.
Chlamydal infection causes watering dischange form eye (unlike
purulent dischange in Gonococcal).
[Ref Debbie-Metal Newborn & Infant Nursing Review (NAINR 2004)]