Neonatal sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, both among term and preterm infants [1]. Early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is possible by measuring biomarkers of inflammation. Re-liable biomarkers for sepsis help not only early diagnosis of the condition, but also guide treatment by rapid initiation of antimicrobial therapy. That could avoid the over-use of therapeutic agents and improve the patient's prognosis [2-4].
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