Trends in neonatal infections.
The changing epidemiology of neonatal infections manifested in the first few weeks of life is described. The six infections discussed are herpes, hepatitis B, chlamydial infection, infection due to the group B streptococcus, gonococcal disease, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Nursing actions to prevent the spread of these diseases are described, with particular emphasis on the importance of body substance precautions for all neonates.
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Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000453:epidemiology; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007239:Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014481:United States