Neonatal Sepsis: Early vs Late Onset

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Which type of sepsis occurs in newborns 7 days or older?

  • Nosocomial sepsis
  • Late-onset sepsis (correct)
  • Early-onset sepsis
  • Community-acquired sepsis

What is a potential site of bacterial infection within the uterus?

  • Vagina
  • Fetal membranes (correct)
  • Cervix
  • Maternal bloodstream

Which factor is a risk for early onset sepsis?

  • Maternal age over 35
  • Maternal fever (correct)
  • Prolonged labor
  • High birth weight

How can infection occur in newborns via the birth canal?

<p>Colonization of mucosal surfaces during passage (B)</p>
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What is the most common age range for late-onset sepsis in newborns?

<p>&lt; 7 days old (A)</p>
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