The Risk Factors of Bacterial Meningitis in Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis

Autor: Made Sukmawati, Ni Made Reditya Noviyani, Gusti Ayu Putu Nilawati, Ida Bagus Gede Suparyatha, Dewi Sutriani Mahalini, Ketut Ariawati, I Made Kardana
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 9:1224-1228
ISSN: 1857-9655
Popis: BACKGROUND: Neonatal bacterial meningitis has a significant contribution on neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is the most common complication of late-onset neonatal sepsis. An understanding of the risk factors for bacterial meningitis in late-onset neonatal sepsis is required to provide comprehensive management. AIM: To identify the risk factors of bacterial meningitis in late-onset neonatal sepsis. METHODS: This is an analytical study with a case–control design, conducted in May 2019-February 2021, involving neonates aged 4–28 days who suffered from late-onset neonatal sepsis in Level II and III Neonatal Care Unit, Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square and logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 54 patients were analyzed in this study. The mean age of subjects with neonatal bacterial meningitis was 13 days and the majority of them were male (51.9%). The risk factor of bacterial meningitis in late-onset neonatal sepsis was gestational age
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