Condition 1: neonatal conjunctivitis. Condition 2: Gonococcal conjunctivitis. Neonatal conjunctivitis Gonococcal infection of eye
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: 330 neonates divided in 3 equal groups. In group A one cm of ophthalmic ointment Tetracyclin 1% was applied in both eyes just one time 1 hour after birth. Intervention 2: In group B on
Prevention
Treatment - Drugs
330 neonates divided in 3 equal groups. In group A one cm of ophthalmic ointment Tetracyclin 1% was applied in both eyes just one time 1 hour after birth.
In group B one cm of ophthalmic ointment Erythromycin 0.5% was applied in both eyes just one time 1 hour after birth.
Group C was the control without medication.
Sponsors
University of Medical Sciences Vice chancellor for research, Kordistan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 1 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study group included neonates that born in Sanandaj Besat Hospital from march 2010 to march 2011. They were born both normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section. An inclusion criterion was neonates born in Besat hospital. Exclusion criteria was congenital ophthalmic anomalies; receiving any antibiotics 48 hours before delivery; history of PROM (during 18 hrs to delivery); and mecunium aspiration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neonatal conjunctivitis. Timepoint: before intervention, 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: clinical examination. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Allergic reaction. Timepoint: 1, 2, and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: clinical examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Hossein Kalantar
Kurdistan University of Medical Science
Outcome results
None listed