Neonatal sepsis

Question 1

Neonatal sepsis Usually develop within

Answer 1

1st week of life(fever first week of life=neonatal sepsis (key word)
*CSF is a must

Question 2

Neonatal sepsis Etiology

Answer 2

• Bacteria: GBS , E.coli, Listeria(gram + rods)
• Viruses: Coxsackie B(MC of acute pericarditis) , Adenovirus , influenza, Echovirus

Question 3

Neonatal sepsis Treatment:

Answer 3

Ampicillin [Listeria] PLUS Gentamycin

Question 4

Neonatal Sepsis – Risk factors within 1st week of life

Answer 4

*maternal infection
*prolonged rupture of membrane
*maternal GBS , HSV , NG
*prematurity
*low birth weight
*multiple births
*fetal tachycardia
*congenital abnormality
* medical interventions