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September 17, 2025CureusOpen Access

Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Culture-Positive Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Center in North India

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KKKartik KartikFKFaraz A. KhanEREkansh Rathoria

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Overview

This observational study explores neonatal sepsis incidence and antimicrobial resistance in a NICU, highlighting key risk factors.

Key Points

  • Among 118 neonates, 28% had culture-positive sepsis, emphasizing its clinical burden.
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli were the predominant pathogens identified.
  • Significant neonatal risk factors included low birth weight and prolonged hospital stay, indicating increased vulnerability.
  • Strengthening microbiological surveillance is essential to combat rising antimicrobial resistance and reduce neonatal mortality.

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Kartik et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43285713b0b5dfea718fbhttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92136
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