International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Osama Mahmoud Khalifa
Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, EgyptPublications
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Research
Identification of Microorganisms Causing Neonatal Sepsis and their Antibiotic Susceptibility
Author(s): Hind A. Alzahrani*, Khadfga Ahmed Ismail, Manhal Shbat, Maaid AlGhathami, Taisir Saber, Osama Mahmoud Khalifa, Amani Al-Malik, Rawan Alqarni, Ghala Alsufyani, Fida Johari, Maha M. Bakhuraysah, Amani A. Alrehaili and Hayaa M. Alhuthali*
Background: Neonatal Sepsis (NS) is the existence of microorganisms that cause hemodynamic changes and other clinical effects, as well as severe morbidity and mortality, it is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Objectives: Identification of microorganisms causing NS and their antibiotic susceptibility in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Prospective crosssectional study was conducted to detect NS during the period from January to August 2021. The blood samples were collected and submitted to different investigations including blood culture, CBC, and determination of inflammatory markers such as CRP. Results: This study included 110 NS cases, EOS observed in 14 (12.7%), and LOS occurred in 96 (87.3%), the male was 62 (56... Read More»
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