Neonatal Septicemia: Bacterial Isolates & Their Antibiotics Susceptibility Patterns: A Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
In neonates, sepsis incidence is increasing in the recent years. Neonatal septicemia is an important cause of morbidity & mortality among neonates in India, with an estimated incidence of approximately 4% in intramural live births. This present study was undertaken to study the bacteriological profile of neonatal septicemia cases and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern for planning strategy for the management of these cases. Neonatal septicemia is a life threatening emergency, and rapid treatment with antibiotics is essential for a favorable outcome. Classical empirical treatment of neonatal sepsis consists of amoxicillin & an aminoglycoside. In present study, S.aureus & Gramnegative isolates were frequently found to be resistant to amoxicillin & an aminoglycoside also, thus indicating that the use of these drugs might be ineffective. Therefore great caution is required in selection of antibiotic therapy
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Dr Basavaraj M S
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