Neonatal conjunctivitis differs from non-neonatal conjunctivitis in that
A. neonatal conjunctivitis can be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonnorhoeae, or any number of viruses.
B. it is transmitted during birth and occurs only in neonates less than 4 weeks old.
C. neonates have immune privilege, and are therefore more susceptible to all types of infection.
D. it cannot be prevented as the causative organisms are normal microbiota for the mother.
Answer: B
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