Clinico-epidemiological spectrum of early onset neonatal sepsis in neonates admitted in NICU of a tertiary care institute.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Background:Neonatal sepsis is a clinical syndrome characterized by signs and symptoms of infection with or without accompanying bacteremia in the first month of life. Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted on one hundred term neonates admitted in neonatal ICU of PDU medical college, Churu. The neonates with clinical and laboratory findings suggestive of early onset sepsis infection admitted to neonatal ICU within the first three postnatal days of life who were >37 weeks of gestation were enrolled. Results: Respiratory distress was the most common presentation in the form of tachypnea which was seen in 63.00% neonates and chest retractions in 41.00% cases. 65.00% neonates needed supplemental oxygen. Lethargy was seen in 34.00% and refusal to feed in 22.00 cases.Conclusion:To conclude, respiratory distress was the most common presentation in the form of tachypnoea, seen in neonates.
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Dr. Moti Lal Soni
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