%0 Journal Article
%T Neonatal Infection in Hospitals: Management Strategy and Follow-Up of Newborns in Low-Resource Settings in the Democratic Republic of Congo
%A Audry Malela Pululu
%A Ra&#239
%A s Eyay N¡¯sinabau
%A Francisco Nsiamaketo Lubaki
%A Divine Bonte Ngangu
%A Fiston Muntu Ndongosi
%A Salomon Bakutumana Lumbanzila
%A Chancel Mayawu Nkunku
%A Glycine Munsiengani Mayiza
%A Anaclet Kimbembi Nsingi
%A Aliocha Natuhotuyila Nkodila
%A Mago Kumbundu Magoga
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 12
%N 10
%P 1-11
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2025
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1114216
%X <strong>Background:</strong> A neonatal infection is an infection occurring in a newborn during the first 28 days of life. It can be caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Methods: We conducted a historical cohort study at the N'djili General Reference Hospital. Our study included newborns who had been diagnosed with a neonatal infection based on maternal medical history and clinical criteria in the newborn. <strong>Results:</strong> In terms of gender, our study counted 1.14 boys for every girl. From a clinical and biological perspective, fever was present in 30.3% of newborns. On the maternal side, peripartum fever accounted for 42.3%. CRP was abnormally high in 74.3%. Newborns with an APGAR score ¡Ư 7 had better cumulative survival than those with a score &lt; 7, with a statistically significant difference (Log-rank, p = 0.008). <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Neonatal infection remains a major public health issue in Kinshasa, with high morbidity and mortality despite diagnostic and therapeutic efforts.<br />
%K Infection
%K Neonatal
%K CRP
%K Child Survival
%K N'djili
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6874197