Neonatal meningitis is a severe central nervous system (CNS) infection that affects newborns, leading to inflammation of the meninges—the protective membranes surrounding the brain and…
Neonatal herpes meningoencephalitis is a life-threatening central nervous system (CNS) infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), primarily HSV-2 and, less commonly, HSV-1. It…
Neonatal Group B Streptococcal (GBS) septicemia is a severe bacterial infection affecting newborns, leading to sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. GBS, caused by Streptococcus agalactiae, is…
Neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease primarily affecting preterm infants who require prolonged oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. It results from lung…
Necrotizing pneumonia (NP) is a rare but severe complication of bacterial pneumonia characterized by extensive lung tissue necrosis, abscess formation, and cavitary lesions. It is…
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressing bacterial infection that destroys the soft tissues and fascia, leading to severe complications if not treated promptly. Often…
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe and potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects premature and low-birth-weight infants. This condition leads to inflammation and necrosis…
Necator americanus is a species of hookworm that infects humans, causing anemia and other health complications. This parasitic nematode primarily affects individuals in tropical and…