Bacteriological profile and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in neonatal septicemia in a tertiary care hospital, in South India

Dr. N.Praveen Deen Kumar; Dr. B.Praveena; Dr. G.Swarna Latha

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

Bacteriological profile and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in neonatal septicemia in a tertiary care hospital, in South India

Dr. N. Praveen Deen Kumar, Dr. B. Praveena, Dr. G. Swarna Latha

Abstract :

Introduction: Neonatal septicemia is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to know the bacteria responsible for blood stream neonatal infections in this region and its antibiotic sensitivity pattern. Materials and Methods: At Microbiology department blood samples of neonatal septicemia suspected cases were processed according to standard guidelines. Results: Out of 219 cases, majority of neonatal septicemia were caused by Gram negative organisms 144(66%) compared to Gram positive organisms 66(30%) and Candida in 9(4%) cases. Pseudomonas species is the predominant pathogen, it was 27.3% (60/219) followed by 26.02% (57) of Klebsiella species, 15.9% (35) were Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: Antibiotic sensitivity pattern should be studied in NICU s from time to time so as to prepare the protocols for the preferred line of antibiotics which helps in reducing the neonatal morbidity and mortality.