Prevalencia de ictericia en neonatos con sepsis temprana atendidos en el Hospital General Monte Sinaí entre mayo del 2024 a abril del 2025.

Abstract

Introduction: Neonatal jaundice is a common condition that affects up to 60% of term neonates and can be aggravated in the presence of early sepsis. This combination complicates diagnosis and treatment, increasing the risk of complications Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of jaundice in neonates with early sepsis attended at Mount Sinai General Hospital between May 2024 and April 2025. Methodology: This study had an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective design. Results: 86 neonates with early sepsis were identified, 61.6% had associated jaundice. Most were term newborns (61.6%), male (56.9%) and weighing between 1600 and 2500 grams (55.8%). Escherichia coli infection was the most frequent associated pathology (45.3%), while respiratory failure was identified as the main clinical complication (64.2%). Level 3 of the Kramer scale was the most reported among cases with jaundice (51%). Conclusion: Jaundice in the context of early neonatal sepsis was a frequent clinical manifestation, especially in male, term and low birth weight newborns, with predominance of Escherichia coli infections, respiratory complications and moderate presentation according to the Kramer scale.