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WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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WVC 16 - 3 - 7 §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).

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session