Neonatal Meningitis
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 Hypocalcemic Tetany
Neonatal hypocalcemic tetany is a calcium metabolism disorder that affects newborns, leading to neuromuscular excitability, muscle spasms, and seizures. It occurs due to low ionized…
Neonatal Herpes Meningoencephalitis
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
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)
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…
Neonatal Apnea
Neonatal apnea is a respiratory disorder in newborns characterized by temporary pauses in breathing lasting more than 20 seconds. It primarily affects preterm infants due…
Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (NAIT)
Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) is a rare but serious condition in which maternal antibodies attack fetal platelets, leading to severe thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in…
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a withdrawal condition in newborns caused by maternal use of opioids or other addictive substances during pregnancy. The condition affects…
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Pelvic Cellulitis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae pelvic cellulitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection affecting the pelvic tissues, often resulting from untreated or complicated gonorrhea. This condition can…
Necrotizing Pneumonia
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…