Journal
ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL
Volume 10, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10030278
Keywords
newborn; infection; bacteria; antibiotic therapy
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Funding
- Czech Health Research Council [NV18-05-00340]
- MH CZ-DRO (FNOL) [00098892]
- [IGA_LF_2021_022]
- [LO1304]
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Bacterial infections are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in newborns, with low birth weight and prematurity as main risk factors. This study identified common bacterial pathogens and their antibiotic resistance in a Neonatal Department. A cut-off of 72 hours after birth was found to be more suitable for distinguishing early- from late-onset infections, impacting antibiotic treatment strategy.
Bacterial infections are an important cause of mortality and morbidity in newborns. The main risk factors include low birth weight and prematurity. The study identified the most common bacterial pathogens causing neonatal infections including their resistance to antibiotics in the Neonatal Department of the University Hospital Olomouc. Additionally, the cut-off for distinguishing early- from late-onset neonatal infections was assessed. The results of this study show that a cut-off value of 72 h after birth is more suitable. Only in case of early-onset infections arising within 72 h of birth, initial antibiotic therapy based on gentamicin with ampicillin or amoxicillin/clavulanic acid may be recommended. It has been established that with the 72-h cut-off, late-onset infections caused by bacteria more resistant to antibiotics may be detected more frequently, a finding that is absolutely crucial for antibiotic treatment strategy.
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