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AJP Rep 2015; 05(02): e188-e192
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556068
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Case Report of Haemophilus parainfluenzae Sepsis in a Newborn Infant Following Water Birth and a Review of Literature

Manu Kaushik
1   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
,
Brittany Bober
1   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
,
Leonard Eisenfeld
1   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
,
Naveed Hussain
1   Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
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15. April 2015

19. Mai 2015

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Abstract

Water birth has grown in popularity over the recent years. Although beneficial for mothers, there are concerns for the infants. There are previous reports of infection following water birth. The information regarding infection with Haemophilus parainfluenzae is limited. We report a case of a neonate with H. parainfluenzae bacteremia following water birth. The child was successfully treated with both antibiotic and supportive care. Previous reports of neonatal H. parainfluenzae infection are reviewed.

Keywords

water birth - neonatal sepsis - haemophilus parainfluenzae - case report
 

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