Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) by Subject "Neonatal septicemia"
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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among neonates admitted with Neonat al Septicemia at Mulago Hospital Acute Care Unit
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Neonatal septicemia is an emergency; globally, In Mulago there is an increase in microbial resistance to the commonly used drugs. This is associated with increased morbidity and mortality which can be prevented ... -
Prevalence, aetiology, associated factors and immediate outcome of neonatal septicaemia in Mulago hospital
(2003-05)Background: Neonatal septicaemia is a common problem, which is associated with a mortality rate of more than 50% in some countries. However, its prevalence, causative organisms, and their sensitivity patterns have been ... -
Serial serum C-Reactive Protein in diagnosis and estimate duration of antibiotic therapy among neonates with bacterial septicemia at Mulago Hospital
(2009)Bacterial septicemia is one of the most common diagnostic challenges in newborn medicine. A definitive diagnosis is usually reached only after a delay of a day or two, yet rapid progression of untreated infection may greatly ...