Publication: Clinical Profile of Neonatal Sepsis
Date
2003
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Kathmandu university
Abstract
Introduction: Neonatal Sepsis is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in newborns both in developed and
developing countries. Objective: This study was to analyse the symptoms and sign of Neonatal Sepsis. Materials
and Methods: Retrospective hospital based study the date was collected from patient record files of two years (Jan.
2001–Dec.2002). Result: 106 Neonates with suspected sepsis were studied out of which 30 were culture positive.
The most common organism was E. coli and the most common clinical presentation was the respiratory distress and
letharginess. Conclusion: Infection in Neonate is an important cause of mortality & morbidity especially in low
birth babies.
Key Words: Neonate, Sepsis and Mortality.