Patient's question:
The baby just turned one month old. Last night while sleeping, there were many yellow secretions in the left eye. If the baby sleeps for more than three hours, the entire eye gets covered.Doctor's answer:
Newborns have a highly active metabolism, which naturally leads to more secretions. However, if the discharge is excessive and thick, forming what is known as "sticky eyes," it may indicate newborn conjunctivitis. The most common pathogens causing newborn conjunctivitis are chlamydia and cocci.Chlamydia infection: Chlamydia is a microorganism that lives inside cells. During infancy, it can cause conjunctivitis and pneumonia. The infection is primarily transmitted by the father's urethritis, leading to cervical inflammation in the mother, asymptomatic infections in both parents, and premature rupture of membranes.