Neonatal sepsis

Neonatal sepsis is a cause of significant mortality and morbidity. It can be early (less than 72 h) or late onset (more than 72 h age). Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). Risk factors include maternal sepsis, prolonged rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis and GBS colonization. Risk-based predictive models are used to identify and screen infants. Late onset neonatal sepsis (LONS) is largely caused by gram positive organisms. Risks for LONS include prematurity, low birth weight and common neonatal interventions and procedures.

Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - April 3, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Oliver Walker, Celyn B. Kenny, Nitin Goel Tags: Symposium: neonatology Source Type: research