West Virginia Code
Article 3. Prevention and Control of Communicable and Other Infectious Diseases
§16-3-7. Inflammation of the Eyes of the Newborn

Any inflammation, swelling, or unusual redness in either one 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 weeks after the birth of such infant, shall be known as "inflammation of the eyes of the newborn" (ophthalmia neonatorum).