Chlamydia Conjunctivitis

Question 1

What is Chlamydia conjunctivitis caused by?

Answer 1

C. trachomatis D-K

C. trachomatis D-K is the strain associated with sexually transmitted infections.

Question 2

When does Chlamydia conjunctivitis usually present?

Answer 2

> 1 week post-birth

Question 3

What can Chlamydia conjunctivitis lead to?

Answer 3

Pneumonia with a lymphocytic shift

Question 4

Why does Chlamydia require lymphocytes for cell-mediated immunity?

Answer 4

Because it is obligate intracellular

Question 5

How does Chlamydia conjunctivitis potentially affect the lungs?

Answer 5

Chlamydia can drain through the nasolacrimal duct down to the lungs

Question 6

What is the prophylaxis for Chlamydia conjunctivitis in neonates?

Answer 6

Treating the mother during pregnancy if she has chlamydia

Question 7

What is the treatment for a neonate already diagnosed with Chlamydia conjunctivitis?

Answer 7

Oral erythromycin

Question 8

True or False: Topical erythromycin is sufficient for treating Chlamydia conjunctivitis in neonates.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What symptoms might a 3-week-old infant with pneumonia due to Chlamydia conjunctivitis present?

Answer 9

Wheezes, crackles, and fever

Question 10

What is a common mistake in treating Chlamydia conjunctivitis in neonates?

Answer 10

Using topical erythromycin instead of oral treatment