Perinatal infection resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rinky Agnes Botleroo, M.B.B.S.
Synonyms and keywords: Neonatal infection; TORCH infection
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Overview
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Causes
Perinatal infection occurring in the 1st few days to 14 days occurs due to contact with the pathogens present in the cervico-vaginal canal during delivery. causes are
- Escherichia coli
- Group B beta haemolytic Streptococci
- Gonococci
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Bacteroides species
- Candida albicans
- Cytomegalo virus
- Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2
Perinatal infections that occurs late, usually 3 to 6 weeks after birth are caused by environmental pathogens. Causes are
- Klebsiella
- Aerobacter
- Proteus species
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Coxsackie B virus
- Candida albicans
- Echovirus
- Influenza virus
- Parainfluenzae virus
- Respiratory syncytial virus
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Do's
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Don'ts
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