CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Lab Physicians 2009; 1(02): 073-076
DOI: 10.4103/0974-2727.59704
Original Article

Acinetobacter Septicemia in Neonates Admitted to Intensive Care Units

Vishal B Shete
Departments of Microbiology, B.J. Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Dnyaneshwari P Ghadage
Departments of Microbiology, SKN Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Vrishali A Muley
Departments of Microbiology, SKN Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Arvind V Bhore
Departments of Microbiology, SKN Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
› Author Affiliations
Source of Support: Nil

ABSTRACT

Background: Acinetobacter species are gaining importance as potential pathogens in neonatal septicemia because of their frequent isolation and multidrug resistance.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of Acinetobacter spp. as important pathogens in neonatal blood stream infection, to identify the associated risk factors, and to evaluate the drug sensitivity pattern.

Materials and Methods: Blood samples of infected neonates were studied bacteriologically. Cases of Acinetobacter septicemia were identified. Speciation of Acinetobacter species was done. Various risk factors were identified. The drug-sensitivity test was done.

Results: A total of 26 Acinetobacter septicemia cases were identified by blood culture. Acb complex strains predominated. Institutional birth and preterm birth were identified as the most frequent significant risk factors. 11.3% mortality rate was recorded. Acb complex strains exhibited a multi-drug resistant pattern. No carbapenem resistance was observed.

Conclusion: Acinetobacter should be added to the list of organisms causing severe nosocomial infection in neonatal intensive care units. Continuous bacteriological surveillance, implementation of infection control policies, careful disinfection of intensive care equipment, and rational antibiotic use are required for control of such infections.



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29 January 2020

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