Any inflammation, swelling or redness in either or both eyes of any infant, either apart from or together with any unnatural discharge from the eye or eyes of any such infant, independent of the nature of the infection, if any occurring, any time within two (2) weeks after birth of such infant, shall be known as "inflammation of the eyes of the new born."
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 35 - Eye Inflammation of Young
§ 41-35-1. "Inflammation of the eyes of new born" defined
§ 41-35-3. Duty to make report as to any inflammation of the eyes of new born
§ 41-35-5. Duties of the local health officer
§ 41-35-7. Duties of the State Board of Health
§ 41-35-9. Duty of those in attendance at childbirth to use prophylactic in eyes of new born