Diseases

Neonatal Infection

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Neonatal infections are infections of the neonate(newborn) during the neonatal period or first four weeks after birth. Neonatal Infections may be contracted by transplacental transfer in utero, in the birth canal during delivery (perinatal), or by other means after birth.

SYMPTOMS

Infants with neonatal sepsis may have the following symptoms:

Body temperature changes.
Breathing problems.
Diarrhea or decreased bowel movements.
Low blood sugar.
Reduced movements.
Reduced sucking.
Seizures.
Slow or fast heart rate.

CAUSES

They are most often caused by viruses and parasites.Congenital infections Include: hiv (which causes aids); rubella (german measles); chickenpox; syphilis; herpes; toxoplasmosis; and cytomegalovirus (cmv), the most common congenital infection and the leading cause of congenital hearing loss.