Postgonococcal conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Case report

Br J Vener Dis. 1983 Apr;59(2):109-10.

Abstract

Autoinoculation of the eye from a genital infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis occurred in a young girl. Patients presenting with genital infection and conjunctivitis should, therefore, be examined for infection with both organisms and treated accordingly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Chlamydia Infections / complications*
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Conjunctivitis / etiology*
  • Conjunctivitis, Inclusion / etiology*
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / complications*
  • Gonorrhea / complications*
  • Humans