Probable horizontal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in an asymptomatic neonate: A case report
Niger. j. paediatr
; 47(3): 264-269, 2020. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Preterm delivery is of considerable concern to clinicians and researchers being a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality in the industrialized countries and also contributes to substantial complications among survivors. Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria accounts for significant proportion of preterm births, with over million deaths due to complication of prematurity.Objectives:
The study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated morbidities of preterm deliveries at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria. Patients andmethods:
This is a retrospective review of neonates delivered before 37 completed weeks of gestation and admitted into the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, from 1st January 2008 to 31st December 2015.Results:
There were 3435 admissions into the Special Care baby Unit (SCBU) during the 8 year period. Out of these 1129 were preterm babies giving a prevalence of 32.9%. Of the 1129 preterm babies managed in SCBU, 714 case records were retrieved and analyzed giving a retrieval rate of 63%. There were 372 (52.1%) males and 342 (47.9%) females; with the male to female ratio of 11.08. There were 17(2.3%) extreme low birth weight (1000-1499 g), 406 (56.9%) low birth weight (1500- 2499 g) babies. The range of admission weights was 700-2500g with mean of 1600±900g.Conclusion:
The burden, complications and mortality from preterm newborns remain significant public health challenges to care givers in Nigeria
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Asunto principal:
Recien Nacido Prematuro
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Transmisión de Enfermedad Infecciosa
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Síndrome Respiratorio Agudo Grave
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Infecciones Asintomáticas
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COVID-19
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Hospitales de Enseñanza
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Niger. j. paediatr
Año:
2020
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