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6. Frequency of Meningitis in Newborns Presenting with Sepsis to Nishtar Hospital, Multan

1. Asim Khurshid 2. Muhammad Azam Khan 3. Fareeha Fatima

1. Asstt. Prof. of Peads, Institute of Child Health, Multan  2. Asstt. Prof. of Paeds, NMC, Multan

3. Medical Officer of Peads, NMC, Multan

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the frequency of meningitis in newborns presenting with neonatal sepsis to Nishtar Hospital, Multan. 

Study Design: Descriptive study

Place and Duration of Study: This was carried out in the Department of Paediatric Medicine, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from January 2012 to December 2012.

Materials and Methods: A total of 73 newborns were included in the study conducted at Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Results: Out of 73 newborns with sepsis, 20 (27.4%) were diagnosed to have meningitis. Majority of the neonates with sepsis (52.1%) were between 1-7 days of their life, however, mean age of all  cases was 10.49 + 7.79 days (range 2-25 days). There were 39 (53%) male, 34 (47%) female babies. 36 (39.3%) neonates having low birth weight (1.5-2.5 kg) however  mean weight was 2.55 + 0.39 kg (range 1.8-3.6 kg). 

Conclusion: Higher rate of meningitis (27.4%) diagnosed in present study shows better diagnostic facilities and on the other hand alarm us to take prompt measures to prevent it. Key Words: Neonatal sepsis, Meningitis, lumbar puncture