What is early-onset neonatal sepsis?

Infection that develops within 12 hours of birth.

Infection that develops within 72 hours of birth.

Infection that develops within 24 hours of birth.

Infection that develops within 48 hours of birth.

What is early-onset neonatal sepsis? Correct Answer Infection that develops within 72 hours of birth.

Concept:

Neonatal sepsis: it occurs when pathogenic bacteria gain access into the bloodstream.

They may cause overwhelming infection or localize into lungs causing pneumonia or into meaning causing meningitis.

Type of neonatal sepsis:
	Early onset sepsis	Late onset sepsis
Age	<72 hours	<72 hours
Source	Maternal genital tract	Nosocomial
Pathogen	GBS, Escherichia coli	Coagulase-negative staphylococcus
Risk factors	Maternal infections, prolonged ROM	Prolonged mechanical ventilation and intravascular access
Incidence	1.7% among VLBW neonates	21% among VLBW neonates

Symptoms of neonatal sepsis:

Feb 20, 2025

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