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Neonatal sepsis is an infection involving the bloodstream of a newborn infant, less than 28 days old.
Types of neonatal sepsis are
The immune system of the neonate is immature and unable to target the source of infection. Localized infection can quickly become systemic.
Risk factors for neonatal sepsis include:
Signs of infection are most often non-specific. Maintain a high level of suspicion and investigate possible infection promptly.
Symptoms of neonatal sepsis:
Preventive measures that help lower the risk of neonatal sepsis:
Assess for risk factors and monitor vital signs. Assess for signs of infection every 2 hours following rupture of membranes.
Lab work:
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