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Trends in neonatal infections

E Larson1

  • 1Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|November 1, 1987
PubMed

Insights

Neonatal infections like herpes and hepatitis B are changing. Implementing body substance precautions is crucial for preventing the spread of these serious infant diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal infections
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious disease transmission

Background:

  • Neonatal infections pose a significant threat to infant health.
  • The epidemiology of common neonatal infections is evolving.
  • Understanding these changes is critical for effective prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the changing epidemiology of neonatal infections.
  • To highlight key infections affecting newborns.
  • To outline nursing strategies for infection control.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current epidemiological data on neonatal infections.
  • Identification of prevalent infectious agents and diseases.
  • Description of nursing interventions and preventive measures.

Main Results:

  • Six specific neonatal infections are detailed: herpes, hepatitis B, chlamydial infection, group B streptococcus, gonococcal disease, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
  • The epidemiology of these infections shows dynamic changes.
  • Body substance precautions are identified as a key nursing intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Effective prevention of neonatal infections requires awareness of evolving epidemiology.
  • Consistent implementation of body substance precautions is essential for all neonates.
  • Nursing plays a vital role in controlling the spread of neonatal infections.

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