Abstract:Neonatal sepsis remains the major cause of mortality and morbidity including neurodevelopmental impairment and prolonged hospital stay in newborn infants. Despite of advances in technology and optimal antibiotic treatment, incidence of neonatal sepsis and its complications remains unacceptably high especially in developing countries. Premature neonates in particular are at higher risk due to developmentally immature host defense mechanisms. Though not approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) U.S.A, off l… Show more
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