Meningococcal conjunctivitis.
BACKGROUND: Primary meningococcal conjunctivitis is a rare condition that can have devastating ocular and systemic complications. METHODS: Review of the case records. CONCLUSIONS: Appropriate Gram stain and cultures should be obtained in cases of hyperacute conjunctivitis, especially in young patients, and systemic antibiotics should be initiated promptly where Gram-negative diplococci are found and prophylaxis for close contacts considered in Neisseria meningitidis conjunctivitis.
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