Methods: We searched the literature for studies from develo** countries reporting etiology
of community-acquired infections (sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis) published since 1980 …

Meningitis is more common in the neonatal period than any other time in life and is an
important cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite the majority of the burden …

Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal
cord. Microbiologic causes include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Before routine use …

Maternal and child health are high priorities for international development. Through a
Review of published work, we show substantial gaps in current knowledge on incidence …

Current areas of research include the rectification of micronutrient deficiencies, neonatal
skin care, appropriate breastfeeding recommendations, cleansing of the birth canal, and …

Background Each year almost one million newborns die from infections, mostly in low-
income countries. Timely case management would save many lives but the relative mortality …

Methods: We searched the literature published since 1990 for studies from develo**
countries reporting resistance among serious community-acquired infections (including …

Group B streptococci (GBS) are a recently identified cause of neonatal sepsis in Malawi. In
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi, during May 2004–June 2005, GBS …

Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to reveal the magnitude of
neonatal sepsis and its associated factors in East Africa. Methods Using PRISMA guideline …

Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes invasive infections in neonates and has
been implicated as a cause of prelabour rupture of membranes, preterm delivery and …