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  1. Sep 29, 2022 · Neonatal sepsis refers to an infection involving bloodstream in newborn infants less than 28 days old. It continues to remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants, especially in middle and lower-income countries.

  2. Nov 2, 2021 · 52 Citations. 11 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. Sepsis remains a significant cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Neonatal sepsis...

    • Istemi Han Celik, Morcos Hanna, Fuat Emre Canpolat, Fuat Emre Canpolat, Mohan Pammi
    • 2021
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  4. Oct 1, 2020 · What is neonatal sepsis? Neonatal sepsis, or illness caused by systemic bacterial infection, is a major cause of paediatric morbidity and mortality. The 2015 Global Burden of Disease study identified neonatal sepsis as the third most common cause of newborn …

  5. Early-onset sepsis, occurring within 72 hours of birth, and late-onset sepsis, occurring after this time period, present serious risks for neonates. While culture-based screening and intrapartum antibiotics have decreased the number of early-onset cases, sepsis remains a top cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the United States.

  6. Mar 31, 2024 · Neonatal sepsis is an illness caused by bloodstream bacteria or fungal infections that affect newborn infants under 28 days of age. It stands as a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

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