Incidence of urinary tract infection in neonates with significant indirect Hyperbilirubinemia of unknown etiology: case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indirect hyperbilirubinemia is frequently encountered during neonatal period. Although it has different causes, in some cases it can't be explained. Previous studies have illustrated that jaundice could be a major sign of urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonates.

Aim of the work

We aimed to determine the association between UTI and significant unexplained neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia.

Methods

This prospective controlled study was performed on 150 neonates divided in two groups (100 as cases and 50 as controls) to investigate the incidence of UTI in neonates with significant unexplained hyperbilirubinemia. Urine sample was obtained using urine catheterization technique from neonates and full urine analysis was done and cases with pyuria had urine cu

SUBMITTER: Baz AMK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7891145 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature