Neonatal Infectious Diseases: Evaluation of Neonatal Sepsis

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Journal Pediatr Clin North Am

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2013 Mar 14

PMID 23481106

Citations 160

Authors

Andres Camacho-Gonzalez

Paul W Spearman

Barbara J Stoll

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Abstract

Neonatal sepsis remains a feared cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period. Maternal, neonatal, and environmental factors are associated with risk of infection, and a combination of prevention strategies, judicious neonatal evaluation, and early initiation of therapy are required to prevent adverse outcomes. This article reviews recent trends in epidemiology and provides an update on risk factors, diagnostic methods, and management of neonatal sepsis.

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