Pseudomembranous conjunctivitis caused by in a newborn.

Pseudomembranous conjunctivitis, caused by inflammation of the conjunctiva, is characterized by conjunctival injection, mucopurulent discharge, and formation of a thin membrane overlying the conjunctiva. This is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. This case report discusses pseudomembranous conjunctivitis from in a newborn infant which, to our knowledge, has not been reported in relevant literature.

Prenatal Maternal Lipopolysaccharide and Mild Newborn Hyperoxia Increase Intrapulmonary Airway but Not Vessel Reactivity in a Mouse Model.

Maternal infection is a risk for preterm delivery. Preterm newborns often require supplemental oxygen to treat neonatal respiratory distress. Newborn hyperoxia exposure is associated with airway and vascular hyperreactivity, while the complications of maternal infection are variable.

Is the Presence of the Father of the Baby during First Prenatal Ultrasound Study Visit Associated with Improved Pregnancy Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults?

This study examined whether the presence of the father of the baby (FOB) at the first prenatal ultrasound study (US) visit of pregnant adolescents and young adults (AYA) is a marker for improved pregnancy outcomes. Charts of 400 pregnant AYA aged 14-22 years seen at an academic maternity hospital were assessed retrospectively for support persons brought to prenatal US visits. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between FOB presence and gestational age and birth weight.