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Neonatal Sepsis
Neonatology · Infectious & Parasitic
Severe
Severity
Uncommon but serious — a leading cause of newborn illness and death worldwide, particularly in premature infants
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Neonatology
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🛡️Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis
- 1Screening pregnant women for group B streptococcus and administering antibiotics during labor when indicated
- 2prompt and appropriate treatment of maternal infections during pregnancy
- 3strict infection control practices in neonatal care units
- 4good hand hygiene among caregivers and healthcare workers
- 5careful monitoring of infants with risk factors such as prematurity or prolonged rupture of membranes
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. In emergencies, call 112.