Bacterial Isolates and Resistance Patterns in Preterm Infants with Sepsis in Selected Hospitals in Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Observational Study

• Main Authors: Beza Eshetu MD (Author), Mulatu Gashaw MSc (Author), Semaria Solomon MSc (Author), Melkamu Berhane MD (Author), Kassie Molla BSc (Author), Tamrat Abebe PhD (Author), Solomon Gizaw MSc (Author), Alemseged Abdissa PhD (Author), Mahlet Abayneh MD (Author), Robert L. Goldenberg MD, PhD (Author), Zemene Tigabu MD (Author), Amha Mekasha MD (Author), Bogale Worku MD (Author), Elizabeth M. McClure PhD (Author), Assaye K. Nigusse MD (Author), Lulu M. Muhe MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Neonatal sepsis is the third leading cause of neonatal mortality, behind prematurity and intrapartum-related complications. The main objectives of this study are to assess the proportion of sepsis in preterm newborns and identify the etiologic agents and their antibiotic sensitivity patt...