Infection in late preterm infants

Clin Perinatol. 2006 Dec;33(4):871-82; abstract x. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2006.09.005.

Abstract

Late preterm neonates have unique susceptibilities to infection. The closed setting of the neonatal ICU (NICU) and the immunologic immaturity of premature infants set the state for the development of nosocomial infections. This article discusses infections that might be seen in this population and gives options for diagnosis and treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / microbiology
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy*
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / therapy*
  • Sepsis / diagnosis
  • Sepsis / microbiology
  • Sepsis / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents