Gonococcal Conjunctivitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Gonococcal Conjunctivitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction Gonococcal conjunctivitis is a severe, acute bacterial infection of the delicate mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye, known as the conjunctiva. This aggressive ocular infection is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the same sexually transmitted pathogen responsible for genital gonorrhea. In both neonates and adults, the condition … Read more