Author/Authors :
Tabib, M.S School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Nili, F School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Nayeri, F School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Amini, E School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Aligholi, M Department of Microbiology - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Anaerobic bacteria are well known causes of sepsis in adults but there are few studies
regarding their role in neonatal sepsis. In an attempt to define the incidence of neonatal anaerobic
infections a prospective study was performed during one year period. A total number of 400 neonates
under sepsis study were entered this investigation. Anaerobic as well as aerobic cultures were sent. The
patients were subjected to comparison in two groups: anaerobic culture positive and anaerobic culture
negative and this comparison were analyzed statistically. There were 7 neonates with positive anaerobic
culture and 35 neonates with positive aerobic culture. A significant statistical relationship was found
between anaerobic infections and abdominal distention and pneumonia. It is recommended for those
neonates with abdominal distention and pneumonia refractory to antibiotic treatment to be started on
antibiotics with anaerobic coverage
