If there is not enough time between determination of an STD in the pregnant mother and time of delivery, after birth the doctor may choose to prophylactically treat the infant for infections. What would the treatment be

Answer : Erythromycin cream initially placed in the newborn's eyes

Explanation:

Erythromycin cream will fight any skin infections caused by bacteria. This means that, the child will be prevented from having any skin infection which may probably arise from the STD infection of the mother.