5 Days Of Bilateral in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#882
SMLE Question #882
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-week-old term male infant is brought with 5 days of bilateral eye discharge and redness, followed by 2 days of worsening paroxysmal cough. He was delivered vaginally and received routine newborn care. Eye discharge started watery and became mucopurulent. Exam shows conjunctival injection, mild eyelid swelling, and mucopurulent discharge. He has staccato coughing spells, is afebrile, and feeds well between episodes. Chest exam reveals diffuse crackles without wheeze. Which organism is the most likely cause?
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