A neonate has been diagnosed with a herpes simplex viral infection of the eye.The nurse will prepare to administer:

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Herpes simplex viral infection of the eye is a serious condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. The best course of action is to administer parenteral acyclovir and vidarabine ophthalmic ointment to treat the infection. Fluoroquinolone eyedrops or ointment may be used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, but they are not effective against herpes simplex viral infections. Topical antihistamines are used to treat allergies of the eye, and erythromycin is used to treat bacterial infections but not effective against herpes simplex viral infections.

A Neonate Has Been Diagnosed with a Herpes Simplex Viral