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Bacterial nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care unit, Zagazig University Hospital, Egypt
Joint Authors
Muhammad, Duaa
al-Safi, Umniyah S.
Source
Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Issue
Vol. 62, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2014), pp.72-79, 8 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Pediatric Association
Publication Date
2014-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Effective strategies to prevent nosocomial infections (NI) among neonates in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) require a comprehensive study of epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes.
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of NI, associated risk factors, distribution of pathogens and their susceptibility to antibiotics and calculating the death rates among the studied neonates in the NICU of the Zagazig University Hospital.
Methods : A prospective cohort study was conducted over a period of one year, 418 non infected neonates at admission were included, where ; Blood, Pus, CSF and Urine specimen were collected and processed.
Results : Out of 418 neonates ; 161 (38.5 %) developed NI.
Most of the infections were caused by Klebsiella (34.2 %) and Staphylococcus aureus (26.1 %).
The main neonatal NI was bloodstream infection (58.0 %), followed by pneumonia NI (46.0 %).
Low birth weight (LBW) and prematurity were reported to be important risk factors for NI.
Neonates with NI had a significantly prolonged hospital stay.
The death rate for NI was 26.7 %.
Conclusion : High incidence rate of NI in neonates admitted to NICU was documented, particularly premature and low birth weight neonates.
Early identification of NI and its risk factors remain the keys to successful management of this condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Duaa& al-Safi, Umniyah S.. 2014. Bacterial nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care unit, Zagazig University Hospital, Egypt. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette،Vol. 62, no. 3, pp.72-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-427230
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Duaa& al-Safi, Umniyah S.. Bacterial nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care unit, Zagazig University Hospital, Egypt. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette Vol. 62, no. 3 (2014), pp.72-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-427230
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Duaa& al-Safi, Umniyah S.. Bacterial nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care unit, Zagazig University Hospital, Egypt. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette. 2014. Vol. 62, no. 3, pp.72-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-427230
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 78-79
Record ID
BIM-427230