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Which group of neonates is most likely to have a rapid onset of sepsis?
Which group of neonates is most likely to have a rapid onset of sepsis?
- Neonates born to mothers with a history of sepsis
- Premature neonates (correct)
- Full-term neonates
- Neonates born via Cesarean section
How many newborns with early-onset sepsis present within 24 hours?
How many newborns with early-onset sepsis present within 24 hours?
- 50%
- 5%
- 15%
- 85% (correct)
How is early-onset sepsis most commonly acquired by the neonate?
How is early-onset sepsis most commonly acquired by the neonate?
- Hematogenous spread from an infected mother
- Colonization of the birth canal
- Transplacental spread from an infected mother
- Ascending infection from the cervix (correct)
Which microorganisms are most commonly associated with early-onset sepsis?
Which microorganisms are most commonly associated with early-onset sepsis?
What trend has been observed in the incidence of GBS disease in early-onset sepsis?
What trend has been observed in the incidence of GBS disease in early-onset sepsis?
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Which neonates have rapid sepsis?
Which neonates have rapid sepsis?
Premature neonates are at higher risk.
Early-onset sepsis: how quickly?
Early-onset sepsis: how quickly?
85% of newborns with early-onset sepsis show symptoms within the first 24 hours.
How is early-onset sepsis acquired?
How is early-onset sepsis acquired?
Most commonly acquired via ascending infection from the cervix.
Most common early-onset sepsis microorganism?
Most common early-onset sepsis microorganism?
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GBS early-onset sepsis trend?
GBS early-onset sepsis trend?
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Study Notes
Study Notes
Sepsis in Neonates
- Premature neonates are most likely to have a rapid onset of sepsis
- In early-onset sepsis, 85% of newborns present within 24 hours
- Early-onset sepsis is most commonly acquired by the neonate via vertical transmission from the maternal genital tract
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are the microorganisms most commonly associated with early-onset sepsis
- There has been a decreasing trend in the incidence of GBS disease in early-onset sepsis, likely due to the increased use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis
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