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Urinary Tract Infection in Neonates with Serious Bacterial Infections Admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies

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101–05
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Urinary tract infection is an important cause of serious bacterial infection in neonates affecting 1 in 3 babies with proven bacterial infection and may be the first indicator of underlying structural abnormalities. The absence of specific distinguishing clinical features makes it necessary to include urine cultures in the sepsis evaluation of neonates presenting with symptoms suggestive of sepsis.


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Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of urinary tract infection in neonates, with serious bacterial infections, admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies.

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e-Published: 18 Jul, 2013

Neonatal Sepsis in very Low Birthweight Infants at the University Hospital of the West Indies

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165–9
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Strategies aimed at prevention, such as limiting the excessive use of broad-spectrum empiric antibiotics and the periodic review and continuous reinforcement of infection control policies will help decrease the mortality and morbidity associated with nosocomial infection in the very low birthweight infants.

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e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013

Predictors of Poor Outcome in Neonates with Bacterial Sepsis Admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies

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80–4
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Prematurity, very low birthweight and female gender are predictors of poor outcome in neonates with bacterial sepsis. Strategies aimed at decreasing morbidity and mortality in neonates with sepsis must include measures that will decrease the incidence of prematurity and low birthweight.

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e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013
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