A 12-day-old neonate is brought in because of parental concern about eye redness and "watering" associated with the conjunctiva of both eyes. Visual examination confirms and also detects several vesicles. Appropriate topical treatment is with

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This is conjunctivitis caused by HSV-1 or -2, which should be treated by an ophthalmologist with the antiherpes drug acyclovir. But the child should also be receiving IV acyclovir for potential systemic infection.

A 12-Day-Old Neonate Is Brought in Because of Parental Concern