Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age
Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common cause of referral to neonatal care units. According to several studies, jaundice is among the primary symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonates. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UTI in asymptomatic term neonates diagnosed with ind...
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| author | Marjaneh Zarkesh Afshin Safayi Assl Sara Ramtinfar Maryam Shakiba |
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| description | Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common cause of referral to neonatal care units. According to several studies, jaundice is among the primary symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonates. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UTI in asymptomatic term neonates diagnosed with indirect hyperbilirubinemia within the first two weeks of birth.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 314 term neonates under 14 days of age, presented with unexplained indirect hyperbilirubinemia for UTI (total bilirubin level: 15 mg/dl). Subjects were referred to 17-Shahrivar Children’s Hospital in Rasht during 16 months, and neonates diagnosed with UTI were further investigated.
Results: Out of 314 neonates, 12 patients (3.8%) were diagnosed with UTI, and E. coli was the most prevalent pathogen in these patients. No significant differences were observed between neonates with and without UTI in terms of gender, birth weight, age, bilirubin level on admission and mode of delivery (P>0.05). Additionally, pyuria and bacteriuria were significantly more prevalent among UTI patients compared to other neonates (P |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5f04f8c2eda34e65b20efbe0d8ae62a72022-12-21T22:44:30ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Neonatology2251-75102322-21582015-09-016345484902Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of AgeMarjaneh Zarkesh0Afshin Safayi Assl1Sara Ramtinfar2Maryam Shakiba3Shahrivar Children’s Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, IranShahrivar Children’s Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, IranShahrivar Children’s Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, IranShahrivar Children’s Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, IranBackground: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common cause of referral to neonatal care units. According to several studies, jaundice is among the primary symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonates. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UTI in asymptomatic term neonates diagnosed with indirect hyperbilirubinemia within the first two weeks of birth. Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 314 term neonates under 14 days of age, presented with unexplained indirect hyperbilirubinemia for UTI (total bilirubin level: 15 mg/dl). Subjects were referred to 17-Shahrivar Children’s Hospital in Rasht during 16 months, and neonates diagnosed with UTI were further investigated. Results: Out of 314 neonates, 12 patients (3.8%) were diagnosed with UTI, and E. coli was the most prevalent pathogen in these patients. No significant differences were observed between neonates with and without UTI in terms of gender, birth weight, age, bilirubin level on admission and mode of delivery (P>0.05). Additionally, pyuria and bacteriuria were significantly more prevalent among UTI patients compared to other neonates (Phttp://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_4902_5c6b707d7ce46074e6172ec3b8a46007.pdfHyperbilirubinemiaNeonateUrinary tract infection |
| spellingShingle | Marjaneh Zarkesh Afshin Safayi Assl Sara Ramtinfar Maryam Shakiba Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age Iranian Journal of Neonatology Hyperbilirubinemia Neonate Urinary tract infection |
| title | Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age |
| title_full | Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age |
| title_fullStr | Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age |
| title_full_unstemmed | Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age |
| title_short | Incidence of Hyperbilirubinemia and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Asymptomatic Term Neonates Under Two Weeks of Age |
| title_sort | incidence of hyperbilirubinemia and urinary tract infection uti in asymptomatic term neonates under two weeks of age |
| topic | Hyperbilirubinemia Neonate Urinary tract infection |
| url | http://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_4902_5c6b707d7ce46074e6172ec3b8a46007.pdf |
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