Early onset Sepsis Most commonly seen in the first 72 hours o | Oxygen-Pediatry

Early onset Sepsis
Most commonly seen in the first 72 hours of life
The organism responsible are usually derived from maternal genital tract: Group B streptococci, E.coli and Klebsiella...

Risk Factors
Mother:
Maternal fever
Foul smelling liquor
Premature rupture of membrane
Delivery:
Prolonged labour
Multiple pre-vaginal examination
Baby:
LBW(Low birth weight)
Prematurity

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