BACTERIOLOGICAL PROFILE AND PREVALENCE IN NEONATAL SEPSIS
Abstract
Abstract :
Purpose In this study we aimed to find out
the bacteriological profile and prevalence
in neonatal sepsis in Govt. Rajaji Hospital,
a tertiary care centre in Madurai in south
Tamilnadu, during the period between
1.10.2010 and 31.3.2011.Materials and
Methods This study was conducted by collecting
blood from neonates with History of
neonatal sepsis and identifying the organisms
by doing Blood culture and Biochemical
tests.Results 690 blood samples were
processed during the study period. Among
the 690 samples 642 showed positive
growth, 12 samples were contaminated,
for which repeat samples were received
and 48 samples were negative for any
growth. 228 isolates (35.73) were Klebsiella
species.Conclusion In this study
Klebsiella species was the most common
organism that causes neonatal sepsis followed
by Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus,
Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia
coli.
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BACTERIOLOGICAL PROFILE AND
PREVALENCE IN NEONATAL SEPSIS
IN GOVERNMENT RAJAJI HOSPITAL,
MADURAI.
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