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Nov 1, 2022 · Neonatal late-onset sepsis (LOS) continues to threaten morbidity and mortality in the NICU and poses ongoing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Early recognition of clinical signs, rapid evaluation, and prompt initiation of treatment are critical to prevent life-threatening deterioration.
Sep 29, 2022 · Late-onset sepsis (LOS) usually occurs via the transmission of pathogens from the surrounding environment after delivery, such as contact from healthcare workers or caregivers. A percentage ofLOS may also be caused by a late manifestation of vertically transmitted infection.
- Meenakshi Singh, Mahdi Alsaleem, Cory P. Gray
- 2022/09/29
May 8, 2021 · We reviewed the available evidence on different antibiotic regimens for newborns (from 72 hours of life to one month of life) with late‐onset sepsis. Background. Sepsis in newborns is a severe and potential lethal condition, caused by the body's response to an infection.
- Steven Kwasi Korang, Sanam Safi, Chiara Nava, Adrienne Gordon, Munish Gupta, Gorm Greisen, Ulrik Lau...
- 10.1002/14651858.CD013836.pub2
- 2021
- 2021
Oct 18, 2023 · Although the incidence of sepsis in term and late preterm neonates is low, the potential for serious adverse outcomes is of such great consequence that caregivers should have a low threshold for evaluation and treatment for possible sepsis in neonates.
Jan 6, 2020 · Specific guidelines for neonates are often lacking and our NICU is not compliant with late onset sepsis (LOS) guidelines. Objective. By January 2019, there will be >75% compliance with...
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Aug 1, 2010 · Late-onset neonatal sepsis is a common serious problem in preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units. Diagnosis can be difficult because clinical manifestations are not specific and none of the available laboratory tests can be considered an ideal marker. For this reason, a combination of markers has been proposed.
- Maria Regina Bentlin, Lígia Maria Suppo de Souza Rugolo
- 2010
Late (after 3 days) Early-onset neonatal sepsis usually results from organisms acquired intrapartum. Most infants have symptoms within 6 hours of birth. Most cases are caused by group B streptococcus (GBS) and gram-negative enteric organisms (predominantly Escherichia coli).