Publications by authors named "Aminuddin Harahap"

Background: The morbidity and mortality rates from neonatal sepsis remain high. However, there is limited information about the microbial pattern of neonatal sepsis in Indonesia. Microbial patterns can give an overview of the hygiene of an environment and act as a determinant for choosing definitive antibiotic treatment in neonatal sepsis patients.

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Background: Bacterial organisms causing neonatal sepsis have developed increased resistance to commonly used antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health problem. The spread of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) is associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates.

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Introduction And Importance: Encephalocele is an NTD that affects one in every 10,000 live births. A ruptured encephalocele is advised to be operated on as soon as possible, preferably within 48 h. Signs and symptoms of infection should be considered when performing corrective surgery.

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Introduction And Importance: Escherichia coli ESBL as the etiology of meningitis is rarely found and frequently missed in infants. Escherichia coli found in the environment is an indication of fecal contamination.

Case Presentation: A 3-month-old infant presented with focal seizures without fever, accompanied by positive meningeal sign and bulging large fontanelle.

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Spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) of the newborn is a single intestinal perforation commonly found in the terminal ileum without distinct causes. These cases often associated with prematurity. The new COVID-19 in pregnancy increased the risk of premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, intrauterine fetal death (IUFD), and low birth weight (LBW).

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