Clinical and Bacteriological Profile of Neonatal Sepsis: A Prospective Hospital-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal sepsis remains one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. With a dearth of data on neonatal sepsis in our country, this study was conducted to determine the incidence of clinical neonatal sepsis and evaluate the clinical, bacteriological, and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of organisms. Material and Methods. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Neonatal Unit of the National Hospital from 1^st January to 31^st December 2016. All neonates admitted with suspected clinical sepsis were included. Sepsis screens and cultures were sent under aseptic conditions. Data was analyzed using STATA™ version 12. Clinical features and neonatal and maternal risk factors were analyzed using chi-

SUBMITTER: Jatsho J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7481930 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature