Erythromycin is Applied to the Eyes of Newborns Particularly to Prevent

Question

Erythromycin is applied to the eyes of newborns particularly to prevent
A) syphilis.
B) gonorrhea.
C) a chlamydial infection.
D) ocular herpes.

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin is used to prevent eye infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can be transmitted to newborns during delivery and can lead to serious eye damage or blindness. It is not effective against other infections such as syphilis, chlamydia, or viral infections such as ocular herpes.