Which of the Following is an Infection in Newborn Infants

Question

Which of the following is an infection in newborn infants when born to a mother with gonorrhea?
A) pneumonia
B) brain lesions
C) eye infection
D) heart disease
E) tendon inflammation

Accepted Answer

Newborn infants born to mothers with gonorrhea are at risk for developing an eye infection called ophthalmia neonatorum. This occurs when the bacteria is passed from the mother to the infant during delivery. It can lead to blindness if not treated promptly. Pneumonia, brain lesions, heart disease, and tendon inflammation are not typically associated with neonatal gonorrhea infection.