Bacterial Infections In Neonates In The Kenyatta National Hospital Nursery, May-July 1981, A Prospective Study
Abstract
The pattern of neonatal bacterial infections in
the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH nursery was analysed
over a three month period with a view of finding out
the causative organisms and their antibiotic sensitivity
pattern. Any suspected infected infant was subjected
to a batch of bacterialogical investigations which
included blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, rectal and
umblical swab cultures. Other body surface swabs were
taken as necessary. Predisposing factors were looked
for.
- Klebsiella and Esriherichia Coli were the commonest
organisms incriminated in the aetiology of neonatal
infections in this study, accounting for 38% of all
isolates. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus
albus accounted for 27%. Aminoglycosides gave the best
sensitivities against all gram negative organisms
tested, with gentamycin being superior to Kanamycin.
Lincomycin, chloramphenicol and minocycline gave the
best sensitivities against gram positive organisms.
Citation
Masters of Medicine (Paediatrics)Publisher
University of Nairobi