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Clinical profile and outcome of early onset sepsis in high risk very low birth weight neonates

Background Neonatal sepsis is one of the main causes of mortality and morbidity, especially in very low birth weight neonates (birth weight 24 hours (67%) and bleeding/petechia/pupura (72%) respectively. The major cause of mortality was pulmonary hemorrhage.

Conclusions Gram negative organism were more common and associated with higher mortality. Blood culture positivity increases with increase in number of risk factors in neonatal septicemia. A detailed history and thorough clinical examination is vital for early recognition of sepsis.