Using vaginal microbiota to improve predictions of neonatal sepsis

Early-onset neonatal bacterial infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in preterm newborns. It is most often caused by ascending infection via the maternal genital tract.
Healthcare in Europe

Predicting neonatal sepsis with vaginal microbial swabs

Metagenomic analysis of vaginal microbiota at delivery outperforms traditional screening methods in identifying newborns at ...
European Medical Journal

Neonatal Sepsis Is Falling, But Not Everywhere

Study of 201 countries finds neonatal sepsis rates declining overall, but mortality tracks hunger and inequality, exposing persistent regional disparities.
Medscape

Neonatal Sepsis: WHO-Recommended Rx Needs a Major Rethink

First-line treatment of neonatal sepsis in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with ampicillin-gentamicin — as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) — needs to be reassessed, a ...
Frontiers

Bridging Gaps in Perinatal and Neonatal Infection Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Perinatal and neonatal infections are critical concerns within neonatology and maternal-fetal medicine, representing a leading cause of morbidity and ...
Medscape

Neonatal Sepsis Morbidity and Mortality High Across Rich and Poor Countries

LISBON, Portugal — A shift toward broader-spectrum antibiotics and increasing antibiotic resistance has led to high levels of mortality and neurodevelopmental impacts in surviving babies, according to ...