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(P36.5) Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
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437 493 in individuals diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes confirmed
17 897 deaths with diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
4% mortality rate associated with the disease sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
Diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes is diagnosed Men are 20.86% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
9 994 (3.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
7 903 (4.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 30-39
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 40-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 30-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-29
Disease Features sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
Absence or low individual and public risk
Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes - what does this mean
Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes occurs when a baby is exposed to anaerobic bacteria, often from the mother's birth canal, and the baby's immature immune system is unable to fight off the infection. this can lead to the release of toxins into the baby's bloodstream, resulting in systemic inflammation, organ failure, and sepsis.
What happens during the disease - sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes is a condition in which bacteria, usually from the mother's genital tract, enter the baby's bloodstream and cause a systemic inflammatory response. this response occurs when the body is unable to clear the bacteria from the bloodstream, leading to organ dysfunction and shock. risk factors for sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes include premature birth and prolonged rupture of membranes, as well as a mother with a history of bacterial vaginosis or a previous infection. treatment typically includes antibiotics, fluids, and oxygen as well as supportive care.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical exam to assess for signs of infection
- Blood culture to identify the causative organism
- Chest X-ray to identify any respiratory involvement
- Urine culture to check for urinary tract infection
- Lumbar puncture to check for meningitis
- Ultrasound to check for any organ involvement
- CT scan to check for any abscesses
- Bacterial culture of wound or aspirate of any abscess
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of mortality and morbidity associated with sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes.
- Evaluate the infant for signs and symptoms of sepsis, including temperature instability, tachycardia, tachypnea, poor perfusion, and lethargy.
- Perform a complete physical exam, including evaluation of the infant's skin, lungs, heart, and abdomen.
- Order laboratory tests, such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and blood cultures.
- Administer antibiotics as soon as possible after the diagnosis of sepsis is made.
- Monitor the infant's response to treatment, including vital signs, urine output, and laboratory values.
- Provide supportive care, such as fluid and electrolyte replacement, as needed.
- Monitor for signs of complications, such as respiratory distress or shock.
- Monitor for signs of infection, such as fever or rash.
- Provide nutritional support, as needed.
- Provide emotional support to the infant and family.
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes - Prevention
The best way to prevent sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes is to practice proper hygiene during delivery and to ensure that the baby is kept in a sterile environment. the umbilical cord should be cut and clamped properly and the baby should be given antibiotics as soon as possible to prevent any infection. additionally, the mother should be given antibiotics during labor to prevent the spread of any bacteria.