Osteo-Articular Infections in Newborns: Diagnosis and Treatment

摘要: AbstractOsteoarticular infections, although uncommon, represent a severe condition in neonates. Infections newborns are largely of an acute nature, transmitted by hematogenous means. The most frequently observed etiological agents are: Staphylococcus aureus, Gram negative and group B Streptococcus spp. In the majority acases metaphyses long bone commonly implicated sites, infection may spread to contiguous epiphysis joint Diagnosis septic arthritis osteomyelitis be hindered, especially neonates, due manifestation less clear-cut characteristic symptoms signs compared children. When is suspected, imaging techniques used association with blood tissue cultures reliable diagnostic tests. Antimicrobial treatment should administered for 3-4 weeks, initially intravenously, later switching oral medication. Surgery indicated drain abscesses or when no improvement is...