Historically, which of the following was instilled into the eyes of newborn infants to prevent gonococcal infections?
A)triclosan
B)formaldehyde
C)phenol
D)silver nitrate
E)mercurochrome

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Silver nitrate was historically instilled into the eyes of newborns to prevent gonococcal infections. This practice was common from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, as gonorrhea infections were a major cause of blindness in newborns.

Historically, Which of the Following Was Instilled into the Eyes