Aminoglycosides are a group of antibiotics used since the 1940s to primarily treat a broad
spectrum of bacterial infections. The primary resistance mechanism against these antibiotics …

Methods: We searched the literature for studies from developing countries reporting etiology
of community-acquired infections (sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis) published since 1980 …

Hospital-born babies in developing countries are at increased risk of neonatal infections
because of poor intrapartum and postnatal infection-control practices. We reviewed data …

Background Neonatal sepsis, one of the leading causes of mortality in neonatal intensive
care units (NICU) of developing countries like Nepal, is often not extensively studied. In …

Objective: To determine the validity of C-reactive protein levels for diagnosis of neonatal
sepsis. Methods: A cross sectional (Validation) study was conducted at Neonatology unit in …

Current areas of research include the rectification of micronutrient deficiencies, neonatal
skin care, appropriate breastfeeding recommendations, cleansing of the birth canal, and …

Background Compared to developed countries, the use of antimicrobials in Egypt is less
regulated and is available over the counter without the need for prescriptions. The impact of …

Objective: To study the bacterial pathogens causing neonatal sepsis and their sensitivity
pattern so that guidelines can be prepared for empirical antibiotic therapy. Materials and …

Neonatal sepsis caused by resistant bacteria is a worldwide concern due to the associated
high mortality and increased hospitals costs. Bacterial pathogens causing neonatal sepsis …

Introduction: Hospital-acquired infections continue to be a major public health problem,
especially among neonates. Large proportions of infants are admitted to neonatal intensive …