PERINATAL RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY NEONATAL SEPSIS IN NEWBORNS
Abstract
Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in newborns due to the nonspecific nature of its symptoms, which complicates early diagnosis. Early-onset sepsis remains a serious problem for newborns, particularly preterm infants. Neonatal sepsis is a systemic infection that occurs in infants within the first 28 days of postnatal life and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.