838 resultados para Sepsis neonatal


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Introducción: La artritis séptica neonatal es un padecimiento poco común que se ha relacionado con recién nacidos internados en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatal, cuyo principal factor de riesgo es el uso previo de catéter central. Objetivo: establecer la prevalencia de la artritis séptica neonatal en nuestro Hospital. Material y método: estudio observacional descriptivo de prevalencia. Se incluyeron todos los recién nacidos con diagnostico de artritis séptica neonatal internados un la unidad de cuidados intermedios e intensivos neonatal del Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González del año 2003 al 2007. Se revisaron los expedientes y se registraron variables generales, factores de riesgo, bacteriología y mortalidad. Resultados: Se diagnosticaron 26 casos de artritis séptica neonatal durante el periodo de tiempo estudiado, solo 20 casos lograron criterios de inclusión: la prevalencia fue de 1.2 casos por cada 1,000 nacidos. La edad gestacional fue 39.2 ± 1.3 semanas, con peso 3193 ± 709 g. El factor de riesgo que se presento con mas frecuencia fue el antecedente de uso previo de catéter en 75% de los casos. Se aisló microorganismo en 80% de los casos, los bacterias grampositivas se aislaron en 80% de los casos; el Staphylococcus aureus fue el microorganismo aislado predominantemente en 75% de los casos. La presentación poliarticular fue en 40% de los casos. La mortalidad fue de 0%. Conclusiones: La prevalencia fue menor a lo reportado en la literatura. Los microorganismos grampositivos continúan siendo los microorganismos predominantes en la artritis séptica neonatal. La mortalidad es baja.

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Antecedentes: la enterocolitis necrosante es la enfermedad gastrointestinal médica y quirúrgica más frecuente de la etapa neonatal. Objetivo: conocer su prevalencia y sus factores de riesgo en recién nacidos de 1,000 a 1,500 g en la unidad de cuidados intensivos eonatales del Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González. Material y métodos: estudio observacional, analítico, retrospectivo de casos y controles. Se recopilaron los datos de los expedientes clínicos de los pacientes nacidos en el Hospital Universitario durante el periodo del 1 de agosto del 2005 al 31 de julio del 2006 con peso de 1,000 a 1,500 g. Se excluyeron pacientes que nacieron en otro hospital o que tuvieran malformaciones congénitas. Se analizaron los datos mediante las pruebas de la χ2, la t de Student y razón de momios. Resutados: de los 55 pacientes que reunieron los criterios de inclusión, 18% tuvieron enterocolitis necrosante grado II o mayor. Se encontraron como factores de riesgo con significación estadística al Apgar de 0 a 6 al primer minuto, uso de presión positiva continua nasal, uso de aminofi lina y sepsis tardía (p < 0.05). Conclusiones: su prevalencia es mayor en el hospital en donde se efectuó el presente estudio que la reportada en países desarrollados o en hospitales privados de países en vías de desarrollo, pero con menor mortalidad. Los factores de riesgo con significación estadística fueron los relacionados con episodios de isquemia, reperfusión e infección.

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La neosporosis bovina es una enfermedad parasitaria causada por el protozoo Neospora caninum (NC). Se considera una de las principales causas de aborto en la especie bovina, especialmente en el ganado lechero y está relacionada con pérdidas productivas y trastornos de la fertilidad. Su prevalencia es variable alrededor del mundo así como su comportamiento epidemiológico. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la relación entre la seropositividad producto de la transmisión horizontal y distintos problemas reproductivos identificados en vacas Holstein de la sierra sur del Ecuador.

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Changes in red blood cell (RBC) function can contribute to alterations in microcirculatory blood flow and cellular dysoxia in sepsis. Decreases in RBC and neutrophil deformability impair the passage of these cells through the microcirculation. While the role of leukocytes has been the focus of many studies in sepsis, the role of erythrocyte rheological alterations in this syndrome has only recently been investigated. RBC rheology can be influenced by many factors, including alterations in intracellular calcium and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentrations, the effects of nitric oxide, a decrease in some RBC membrane components such as sialic acid, and an increase in others such as 2,3 diphosphoglycerate. Other factors include interactions with white blood cells and their products (reactive oxygen species), or the effects of temperature variations. Understanding the mechanisms of altered RBC rheology in sepsis, and the effects on blood flow and oxygen transport, may lead to improved patient management and reductions in morbidity and mortality.

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Introduction Jaundice is the yellowish pigmentation of the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes resulting from bilirubin deposition. Children born to mothers with HIV are more likely to be born premature, with low birth weight, and to become septic—all risk factors for neonatal jaundice. Further, there has been a change in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV guidelines from single-dose nevirapine to a six-week course, all of which theoretically put HIV-exposed newborns at greater risk of developing neonatal jaundice. Aim We carried out a study to determine the incidence of severe and clinical neonatal jaundice in HIV-exposed neonates admitted to the Chatinkha Nursery (CN) neonatal unit at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre. Methods Over a period of four weeks, the incidence among non-exposed neonates was also determined for comparison between the two groups of infants. Clinical jaundice was defined as transcutaneous bilirubin levels greater than 5 mg/dL and severe jaundice as bilirubin levels above the age-specific treatment threshold according the QECH guidelines. Case notes of babies admitted were retrieved and information on birth date, gestational age, birth weight, HIV status of mother, type of feeding, mode of delivery, VDRL status of mother, serum bilirubin, duration of stay in CN, and outcome were extracted. Results Of the 149 neonates who were recruited, 17 (11.4%) were HIV-exposed. One (5.88%) of the 17 HIV-exposed and 19 (14.4%) of 132 HIVnon- exposed infants developed severe jaundice requiring therapeutic intervention (p = 0.378). Eight (47%) of the HIV-exposed and 107 (81%) of the non-exposed neonates had clinical jaundice of bilirubin levels greater than 5 mg/dL (p < 0.001). Conclusions The study showed a significant difference in the incidence of clinical jaundice between the HIV-exposed and HIV-non-exposed neonates. Contrary to our hypothesis, however, the incidence was greater in HIVnon- exposed than in HIV-exposed infants.

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Tesis (Médico Veterinario). -- Universidad de La Salle. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias. Programa de Medicina Veterinaria, 2014

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Objetivo: conocer las características epidemiológicas de pacientes que ingresan por sepsis severa (SS) y shock séptico (ShS); valorar la implementación de recomendaciones de la campaña Sobrevivir a las Sepsis (CSS) y determinar variables asociadas con mal pronóstico vital. Diseño: estudio prospectivo, observacional, cohorte única, multicéntrico, durante un año (setiembre 2011 - agosto 2012). Ámbito: cinco centros de Montevideo, del subsector público y privado con cobertura de 800.000 habitantes. Pacientes y métodos: 153 pacientes que ingresaron con diagnóstico de SS y ShS a las unidades de cuidados intensivos (UCI) de forma consecutiva. Variables de interés principales: aquellas relacionadas con características del paciente y episodio de sepsis, medidas diagnósticas y terapéuticas según la CSS en las primeras 48 horas, y pronósticas en UCI, hospital y a los seis meses. Resultados: se incluyeron 153 pacientes, la mediana de edad fue 68 años, la de Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) fue de 24; 73,9% recibieron asistencia respiratoria mecánica (ARM), con una mediana de 8 días. La mediana de estadía en CTI fue de 12 y la de estadía hospitalaria fue de 19 días. De los episodios de SS, ShS, 69,3% de los casos fue comunitario; 77,8% presentó shock, y 37,9% inmunodebilidad-inmunocompromiso. Predominó la sepsis de origen respiratorio en 30,1%, se aisló microorganismos en 64,1%, siendo bacterianas 95,9%. La mortalidad en CTI fue 49,7%, hospitalaria 54,9% y a seis meses 58,8%. Se asociaron a mayor mortalidad hospitalaria: edad, APACHE II, inmunodebilidad-compromiso, demoras de ingreso a UCI e inicio de antimicrobianos y balance positivo. Conclusiones: los pacientes ingresan a UCI con formas severas o estado biológico comprometido. Existen demoras y limitaciones en el diagnóstico y terapéutica inicial, situaciones que se asocian a mayor mortalidad hospitalaria.

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Trabalho Final do Curso de Mestrado Integrado em Medicina, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 2014

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Background: Nosocomial sepsis (NS) in newborns (NBs) is associated with high mortality rates and low microbial recovery rates. To overcome the latter problem, new techniques in molecular biology are being used. Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of SeptiFast test for the diagnosis of nosocomial sepsis in the newborn. Materials and Methods: 86 blood specimens of NBs with suspected NS (NOSEP-1 Test > 8 points) were analyzed using Light Cycler SeptiFast (LC-SF) a real-time multiplex PCR instrument. The results were analyzed with the Roche SeptiFast Identification Software. Another blood sample was collected to carry out a blood culture (BC). Results: Sensitivity (Sn) and specificity (Sp) of 0.69 and 0.65 respectively, compared with blood culture (BC) were obtained for LC-SF. Kappa index concordance between LC-SF and BC was 0.21. Thirteen (15.11%) samples were BC positive and 34 (31.39%) were positive with LC-SF tests. Conclusions: Compared with BC, LC-SF allows the detection of a greater number of pathogenic species in a small blood sample (1 mL) with a shorter response time.

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Background: Procalcitonin (PCT) kinetics is a good prognosis marker in infectious diseases, but few studies of children sepsis have been performed. Objectives: The aim of our study was to examine kinetics of procalcitonin, to evaluate its relationship with severity and to analyze its usefulness in the prediction of multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Patients and Methods: Prospective observational study in an 8-bed pediatric intensive care unit of a university hospital. Sixty-two children aged 0-19 years with systemic inflammatory response syndrome or septic states. The degree of severity was evaluated according pediatric logistic organ dysfunction (PELOD) score. Blood tests to determine levels of PCT were taken if the patients had the criteria of systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis. The serum to determine levels of PCT in control group has been taken from patients undergoing elective surgery. Results: Higher values of PCT were identified in patients with PELOD score 12 and more compared to those with PELOD < 12 (P = 0.016). Similarly, higher PCT values were found in patients who developed MODS in contrast to those without MODS (P = 0.011). According to ROC analysis cut-off value of 4.05 ng/mL was found to best discriminate patients with PELOD < 12 and PELOD ≥ 12 with AUC = 0.675 (P = 0.035). Effect of procalcitonin levels on mortality was not demonstrated. Conclusions: Levels of procalcitonin from day 1 to day 5 are related to the severity and multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in children.

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Background: Although it is well described among adults, intravenous colistin use and its associated toxicities in newborns are poorly understood. Objectives: We present our experience of efficacy and safety of intravenous colistin in the treatment of sepsis in term and preterm neonates. Patients and Methods: The records of neonates who received colistin between January 2013 and February 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. All neonates with culture proven nosocomial infections due to multidrug resistant organisms and treated continuously with colistin for more than 72 hours were included in the study. Results: Patients were evaluated for clinical and microbiological response to the drug and its and side effects. Twelve newborn infants with mean 31.8 ± 3.5 weeks gestational age and median 1482 (810 - 3200) gram birth weight were included. 11/12 (91.7%) patients showed microbiological clearance with intravenous colistin. One patient who had recurrent cerebrospinal fluid positive culture was treated with intraventricular colistin. The major side effects observed was hyponatremia and hypokalemia in 2 (16.6%) patients, all infants required magnesium supplementation. Conclusions: Intravenous colistin administration appears to be safe and efficacious for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections in neonates, including preterm infants. However, we believe that large prospective controlled studies are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in neonates.

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Background: Management of hyperbilirubinemia remains a challenge for neonatal medicine because of the risk of neurological complications related to the toxicity of severe hyperbilirubinemia. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of cord blood alkaline phosphatase level for predicting neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Patients and Methods: Between October and December 2013 a total of 102 healthy term infants born to healthy mothers were studied. Cord blood samples were collected for measurement of alkaline Phosphatase levels immediately after birth. Neonates were followed-up for the emergence of jaundice. Newborns with clinical jaundice were recalled and serum bilirubin levels measured. Appropriate treatment based on serum bilirubin level was performed. Alkaline phosphatase levels between the non-jaundiced and jaundiced treated neonates were compared. Results: The incidence of severe jaundice that required treatment among followed-up neonates was 9.8%. The mean alkaline phosphatase level was 309.09 ± 82.51 IU/L in the non-jaundiced group and 367.80 ± 73.82 IU/L in the severely jaundiced group (P = 0.040). The cutoff value of 314 IU/L was associated with sensitivity 80% and specificity 63% for predicting neonatal hyperbilirubinemia requiring treatment. Conclusions: The cord blood alkaline phosphatase level can be used as a predictor of severe neonatal jaundice.

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El presente trabajo tuvo por objeto investigar infección neonatal en hijos de madres que presentan rotura prematura de membranas [RPM] de más de 12 horas, mediante el cultivo de endocervix, y establecer validez de los cultivos de conducto auditivo externo y el recuento de polimorfonucleares como factores predictivos de infección neonatal. Se estudiaron 54 casos de madres que presentaron RPM de más de 12 horas, con las que se establecieron 2 grupos de estudio: Un primer grupo con RPM de 12 a 24 horas que constituyó el 66.7 por ciento, y el segundo con más de 24 horas el 33.3 por ciento. De las 54 pacientes, las 21 [38.9 por ciento] presentaron cultivo positivo de endocervix. De las 36 pacientes que presentaron RPM de 12 a 24 horas 7 [19.4 por ciento] fueron positivos; en el grupo de 18 pacientes que tuvieron RPM de más de 24 horas 14 [77.8 por ciento] de ellos resultaron positivos, lo que nos demuestra que mientas más horas de rotura prematura de membranas en la madre, mayor riesgo de infección existente en el recién nacido. Los gérmenes más frecuentes encontrados en el cultivo de endocervix fueron el Estreptococo, el E. Coli y el estafilococo