ABSTRACT

GJRA

GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis

2250 - 1991

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

gjra-6-8-7307

Original Research Paper

Neonatal Sepsis: Bacteriological and drug resistance profile.

B.Bade

Dr.

August 2017

6 8 01 02 ABSTRACT

&nbsp;Aims: This study was conducted to know bacteriological profile and antimicrobial resistance of isolates from blood cultures received from neonates suspected to have septicemia. Material and methods: In the present study 784 neonates clinically suspected to have suspected of sepsis admitted in NICU were included. <o:p></o:p> Results:<o:p></o:p> Blood culture was positive in 128 (16.32%) cases. Gram positive bacteria 61(47.65%) were responsible for most cases of neonatal sepsis as compared to gram negative bacteria 55 (42.96%). Multidrug resistance was observed in 21(38.18%) Gram negative isolates.<o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;&#10;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:&#10;EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Conclusions:<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;&#10;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:&#10;EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> Rational antimicrobial therapy can be started on time based local epidemiology and resistance pattern. Multidrug resistance in Gram negative isolates warrants great caution in selection of antibiotic therapy