A Study of Neonatal Thrombocytopenia in Neonatal Sepsis
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: Neonatal sepsis (NNS) related mortality is largely preventable if diagnosed early and managed aggressively with rational anti microbial therapy and supportive care. Diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is made by hematological changes induced by culture proven and probable sepsis. Thrombocytopenia is one of the early but non-specific indicator of neonatal sepsis. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections and other non-infectious causes. The present study aimed to know the incidence of thrombocytopenia in neonatal sepsis and to evaluate the feasibility of NNT as a screening tool. Material and methods: A total of 105 ‘at risk Neonates’ for sepsis were detected over a period of 12 months and included in this study. Results: Thrombocytopenia was found in 82.6% septic neonates. Conclusion: It can be used as a screening tool for NNS as it is a easy and cost effective method.
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Y. Sri Sindhura, K. Rami Reddy
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