Current Status and Problems of Newborn Infection Management at a Regional Hospital in Japan

CONCLUSIONS: There were no asymptomatic cases of CRP >2 mg/dL, and no cases of severe sepsis in normal neonatal deliveries. CRP levels were elevated in the AFT group, where culture was positive, but few antibiotics were administered. In the C/S group, antibiotics were administered if respiratory symptoms occurred unless the CRP level was high. Further, all patients in PROM group who received antibiotics had any symptoms, suggesting that routine blood tests may not be necessary.PMID:37661631

Source: Kobe J Med Sci - September 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Takeshi Ninchoji Masayo Okuno Tomoko Kihara Shigeki Takekida Jun Maruyama Source Type: research