[Determination of nosocomial infection incidence in mothers and newborns during the early postpartum period].
BACKGROUND
We wished to determine the incidence of nosocomial infections in the mother and the newborn during the early postpartum period.


METHODS
Over a three-month period, the same investigator collected 50 different clinical and microbiological, standardized data related to infectious diseases in parturients and their newborns.


RESULTS
Data were collected on 804 deliveries. The overall rate of nosocomial infection was 2.9% (23/804). For vaginal deliveries, the rate was 1.9% (12/615) and for deliveries by Cesarean section, the rate was 5.8% (11/189). Of 745 newborns followed until discharge from hospital, 0.7% (5/745) had a nosocomial infection.


CONCLUSIONS
These results are in line with previously published rates of nosocomial infections, which varied between 0.2% to 2.3% for vaginal deliveries, 1.6% to 18.9% for Cesarean section, and 0.2 to 4% in newborns. Regular surveys of the incidence or the prevalence of nosocomial infections are necessary to monitor the effectiveness of educational programs, aimed to reduce hospital acquired infections.
Malavaud
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Laboratoire de Bactériologie-Hygiène-Unité Opérationnelle d'Hygiène Hospitalière, CHU Rangueil, 1, avenue Jean-Poulhès, TSA 50032, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 9.
Bou-Segonds
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Berrebi
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Castagno
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Assouline
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C
Connan
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology*; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000453:epidemiology*
Les infections nosocomiales chez la mère et l'enfant: à propos d'une enquête d'incidence portant sur 804 accouchements.