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Pediatrics. Neonatal herpes simplex, or simply neonatal herpes, is a herpes infection in a newborn baby caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), mostly as a result of vertical transmission of the HSV from an affected mother to her baby. [1] Types include skin, eye, and mouth herpes (SEM), disseminated herpes (DIS), and central nervous system ...
Neonatal jaundice. Neonatal jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the white part of the eyes and skin in a newborn baby due to high bilirubin levels. [1] Other symptoms may include excess sleepiness or poor feeding. [1] Complications may include seizures, cerebral palsy, or kernicterus. [1]
Jun 19, 2019 · Neonatal sepsis may be divided into two types: early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) and late-onset neonatal sepsis (LONS). EONS is typically described as infection and sepsis occurring within the first 24 hours to first week of life [ 1 – 3 ]. LONS has been labeled as after 24 hours or after the first week of life, up to 28 days or 1 month [ 4 ...
Jan 7, 2022 · Neonatal sepsis is estimated to be responsible for 15% of all neonatal deaths globally. 1 It is a source of significant morbidity including delayed enteral feeding, prolonged duration of ...
Neonatology. Physician performing a physical exam on a newborn baby after a Caesarean section. Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital -based specialty and is usually practised in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
purpura gangrenosa [1] : 825. Specialty. Hematology. Purpura fulminans is an acute, often fatal, thrombotic disorder which manifests as blood spots, bruising and discolouration of the skin resulting from coagulation in small blood vessels within the skin and rapidly leads to skin necrosis and disseminated intravascular coagulation. [2] [3]
Neonatal Sepsis 8; As neonatal sepsis is a dynamic, complex, and heterogeneous condition, intense monitoring (subjective and objective) of the baby is warranted. A repeat sepsis screen within 12 hours may be adopted if initial screen is negative and suspicion of sepsis is strong.