Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration Status and Neonatal Immune Function: New Perspectives in Anticipating Late Onset Sepsis among Preterm Neonates at Tertiary Care Centres (A Prospective Study)
This prospective study investigates vitamin D levels in cord blood, revealing no correlation with neonatal sepsis in preterm infants.
Key Points
Neonatal sepsis incidence remains unchanged despite varying vitamin D levels among preterm infants, indicating a complex relationship.
In this study, vitamin D deficiency defined as less than 15 ng/mL showed no significant link with neonatal sepsis in 150 preterm infants.
This prospective study enrolled 150 preterm neonates, assessing vitamin D status against sepsis markers across two tertiary care centres.
The findings highlight the need for larger studies to validate these outcomes, while suggesting existing concerns about vitamin D's role may need reevaluation.