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A Neonatal Imaging Model of Gram-Negative Bacterial Sepsis

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Published on: August 12, 2020

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Avroy A Fanaroff¹, Jonathan M Fanaroff¹

¹Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.

American Journal of Perinatology

|September 8, 2020

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Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of infant mortality, with challenges from resistant bacteria and emerging viruses. Future treatments may involve stem cell therapy and novel antimicrobials to combat this critical public health issue.

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Area of Science:

Neonatal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Neonatal sepsis is a significant global cause of infant mortality, particularly in developing nations.
Despite advances, it remains a critical public health concern, accounting for a substantial portion of deaths in children under five.
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and novel viruses presents ongoing challenges in managing neonatal infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advances in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neonatal sepsis.
To highlight current challenges, including antimicrobial resistance and emerging viral threats.
To explore potential future therapeutic strategies for neonatal sepsis.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic advancements, including improved culture techniques, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and biologic markers.
Analysis of therapeutic progress, encompassing antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunotherapy, and infection prevention bundles.
Discussion of evolving challenges like bacterial resistance and new viral pathogens.

Main Results:

Diagnostic capabilities have improved with faster confirmation methods and better infection markers.
Therapeutic options have expanded, alongside enhanced prevention strategies like hand hygiene and antibiotic stewardship.
Emerging resistant bacteria and viruses (e.g., HIV, Zika, COVID-19) pose persistent threats.

Conclusions:

Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing late-onset sepsis.
Future treatments may include stem cell therapy, antimicrobial peptides, and targeting pattern recognition receptors.
Modulating the infant microbiome, favoring maternal milk and judicious antibiotic use, is a key future goal.