In worldwilde, sepsis is a leading causes of infant mortality most in low developped countries. The aim of this study was to describe sociodemographical and clinic characteristics of communautery bacterial sepsis of children.
Methodology: It was descriptive, observational study. One hundred and three children between 1 month and below 15 years were recruited in five sanitaries structures in Goma town between 11 november 2012 and 29 january 2013. Age, sex and mother education level were described and clinical signs and comorbidities. Blood was cultured.
Results: Sepsis is most frequent in low aged children, male sex, and secondary and low level mother education. Cough is a frequent sign and anemia is associated with sepsis in 52,43% of cas. Enterobacteriae is most bacteriaes in sepsis communautery.
Conclusion: We describe socio demographic and clinical characteristics of sepsis. Bacteries were identified. It is very necessary to continue this study by a regular folow.
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