aetiology
Last reviewed 08/2022
Important organisms in neonatal sepsis include:
- group B streptococci
- E. coli
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Listeria monocytogenes
In addition, chickenpox and herpes simplex can both cause severe neonatal infection.
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