Table 3.
Disease spectrum of LBW neonates in MCHA.
| Problems on admission | Frequency | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatal sepsis | 79 | 57.7 |
| Neonatal jaundice | 48 | 35.5 |
| Prematurity | 47 | 34.3 |
| Prolonged Rupture of Membranes | 30 | 21.9 |
| Apnoea | 22 | 16.1 |
| Hypothermia | 18 | 13.1 |
| Respiratory distress syndrome | 15 | 10.9 |
| Hypoglycemia | 10 | 7.3 |
| SBA/HIE | 10 | 7.3 |
| Others | 6 | 4.4 |
| Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn | 3 | 2.2 |
| Retroviral disease | 3 | 2.2 |
| Neonatal tetanus | 2 | 1.5 |
| Anorectal agenesis | 1 | 0.7 |
| Failure-to-Thrive | 1 | 0.7 |
| Rhesus isoimmunization | 1 | 0.7 |
| Dehydration fever | 1 | 0.7 |
Others: postmaturity, aspiration pneumonitis, SBA: severe birth asphyxia, HIE: hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy LBW: low birth weight, MCHA: Mother and Child Hospital.