Incidence and etiology of omphalitis in Pakistan: a community-based cohort study
Introduction: Although omphalitis (umbilical infections) among newborns is common and a
major cause of neonatal deaths in developing countries, information on its burden and
etiology from community settings is lacking. This study aimed to determine the incidence and
etiology of omphalitis in newborns in high neonatal mortality settings in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: Trained community health workers surveyed all new births in three low-
income areas from September 2004 to August 2007. Pus samples from the umbilical stumps …
major cause of neonatal deaths in developing countries, information on its burden and
etiology from community settings is lacking. This study aimed to determine the incidence and
etiology of omphalitis in newborns in high neonatal mortality settings in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: Trained community health workers surveyed all new births in three low-
income areas from September 2004 to August 2007. Pus samples from the umbilical stumps …
Incidence and etiology of omphalitis in Pakistan: a community-based cohort study.
FM Fatima Mir, SS Tikmani, SS Sadia Shakoor… - 2011 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Introduction: Although omphalitis (umbilical infections) among newborns is common and a
major cause of neonatal deaths in developing countries, information on its burden and
etiology from community settings is lacking. This study aimed to determine the incidence and
etiology of omphalitis in newborns in high neonatal mortality settings in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: Trained community health workers surveyed all new births in three low-
income areas from September 2004 to August 2007. Pus samples from the umbilical stumps …
major cause of neonatal deaths in developing countries, information on its burden and
etiology from community settings is lacking. This study aimed to determine the incidence and
etiology of omphalitis in newborns in high neonatal mortality settings in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: Trained community health workers surveyed all new births in three low-
income areas from September 2004 to August 2007. Pus samples from the umbilical stumps …
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