Neonatal Septicaemia in a Rural Nigerian Hospital: Aetiology, Presentation and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 12, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Neonatal Septicaemia (NNS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates despite advances in antimicrobial therapy, life support measures and the early detection of risk factors. This study aimed at determining the risk factors, aetiologic agents and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of NNS in Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa. Methods: This was a prospective study involving 360 neonates admitted into Wesley Guild hospital, Ilesa over a period of seven months. Socio-demographic data and clinical characteristics of the neonates were collected using a standard proforma. Blood culture was done on admission and bacterial isolates were identified using standard procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done using disc diffusion method. Results: The prevalence of neonatal septicaemia (NNS) was 16.0% in this study. Multivariate regression model of significant risk factors revealed prolonged labour (AOR 2.2(1.036 - 4.912) p=0.041) as the only independent risk factor for NNS. Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant isolate (70%). The case fatality rate from the study was 25%. Ciprofloxacin (86.7%), Cefuroxime (82.7%) and Ceftriaxone (81.3%) were the antibiotics with the highest sensitivity, while the infective organisms were most resistant to Cloxacillin (80%) and Ampicillin (77.3%). Conclusion: Neonatal septicaemia remains a significant cause of neonatal mortality. S. aureus was the predominant bacterial isolate in this study. Cephalosporins should be considered as first-line antibiotics in its management. Prevention of preterm deliveries and encouraging good antenatal care and supervised deliveries will help in reducing the high incidence.
Authors and Affiliations
Ogundare Ezra Olatunde, Akintayo Akinyemi Akinsoji, Dedeke Iyabode Olabisi Florence, Okeniyi John Akintunde, Adeyemi Lateef Ademola, Ogunlesi Tinuade Adetutu, Oyelami Oyeku Akibu
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