Question

The mother of a child arrives at the clinic because the child has been experiencing scratchy, red, and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes, and a culture is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Chlamydial conjunctivitis is diagnosed. Based on this diagnosis, which of the following would require further investigation?

a) Recent exposure to dust.

b) Recent use of eye makeup.

c) Maternal chlamydial infection.

d) Allergic reaction to pollen.

Answer 1

Further investigation would be needed for the maternal chlamydial infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the diagnosis of chlamydial conjunctivitis in the child, further investigation would be needed for the option c) Maternal chlamydial infection. Neonatal conjunctivitis can be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during childbirth, and in this case, the child's mother has been diagnosed with chlamydia. It is important to investigate whether the mother's infection was the source of the child's conjunctivitis and to ensure proper treatment and prevention of further transmission.