39-901. INFLAMMATION OF EYES OF NEWBORN DEFINED. Any inflammation, swelling, or unusual redness in either one (1) or both eyes of any infant, either apart from, or together with any unnatural discharge from the eye or eyes of such infant, independent of the nature of the infection, if any, occurring at any time within two (2) weeks after the birth of such infant, shall be known as "inflammation of the eyes of the newborn" (Ophthalmia neonatorum).
History:
[(39-901) 1921, ch. 233, sec. 1, p. 522; I.C.A., sec. 38-701.]
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Chapter 9 - PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS AND OTHER PREVENTABLE DISEASES IN INFANTS
Section 39-901 - INFLAMMATION OF EYES OF NEWBORN DEFINED.
Section 39-902 - REPORT TO HEALTH OFFICER — WARNING OF DANGER — TREATMENT OF INDIGENT CASES.
Section 39-903 - GERMICIDE TO BE INSTILLED IN EYES OF NEWBORN BABY.
Section 39-904 - STATEMENT IN REPORT OF BIRTH.
Section 39-905 - DUTIES OF LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER.
Section 39-906 - DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.
Section 39-907 - BIRTH REPORTS NOT SHOWING COMPLIANCE — CERTIFICATION TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Section 39-909 - TESTS FOR PHENYLKETONURIA AND PREVENTABLE DISEASES IN NEWBORN INFANTS.