Clinical outcome and risk factors of neonatal sepsis among neonates in Felege Hiwot referral Hospital Bahir Dar Amhara Regional State North West Ethiopia 2016: a retrospective chart review

摘要

BackgroundSepsis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. The risk factors and clinical outcomes of sepsis are poorly understood. Most cases of sepsis occurred mostly within the first week of newborns life related to perinatal risk factors. Late onset sepsis is related to hospital acquired infections which is seen after seven days of age. The purpose of this study was to assess clinical outcome and risk factors of neonatal sepsis in Felege Hiwot referral hospital Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia.