NEONATAL SEPSIS
DR. MWENDWA
, OBJECTIVES
1. Definition of terms and classification
of neonatal sepsis.
2. To review the risk factors, clinical
presentation, investigations,
treatment and follow up for babies
with neonatal sepsis.
, Neonatal sepsis
Definition:
-Is defined as the presence of a serious
bacterial infection such as meningitis,
pneumonia, pyelonephritis, or
gastroenteritis in the setting of fever
occuring in the first 30 days of life.
-Also includes serious fungal and viral
infections.
DR. MWENDWA
, OBJECTIVES
1. Definition of terms and classification
of neonatal sepsis.
2. To review the risk factors, clinical
presentation, investigations,
treatment and follow up for babies
with neonatal sepsis.
, Neonatal sepsis
Definition:
-Is defined as the presence of a serious
bacterial infection such as meningitis,
pneumonia, pyelonephritis, or
gastroenteritis in the setting of fever
occuring in the first 30 days of life.
-Also includes serious fungal and viral
infections.
