Group-C meningococcal conjunctivitis in a neonate

Meningococcal conjunctivitis, although rare, may be complicated by ocular d amage and systemic spread. Identification of the infecting organism is impo rtant for appropriate management. Meningococcal infection needs treatment o f both the patient and the contacts. We report the use of meningococcal gro up-C vaccine in the prophylaxis of adult contacts of a neonate with meningo coccal conjunctivitis. This measure, we believe, has not been reported befo re in the management of meningococcal conjunctivitis.