Early-onset sepsis remains a common and serious problem for neonates, especially preterm
infants. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common etiologic agent, while Escherichia …

Neonatal meningitis is a serious disease that requires a high index of suspicion, prompt
diagnosis, and rapid treatment. Although the incidence and mortality have declined with …

With improved obstetrical management and evidence-based use of intrapartum
antimicrobial therapy, early-onset neonatal sepsis is becoming less frequent. However, early …

These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …

Sažetak Reliable and accurate reference intervals (RIs) for laboratory analyses are an
integral part of the process of correct interpretation of clinical laboratory test results. RIs …

Incidence, Etiology, and Outcome of Bacterial Meningitis in Infants Aged <90 Days in the
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland: Prospective, Enhanced, National Population-Based …

Identifying neonates with sepsis is complicated by variability in clinical presentation. The
incidence of early onset sepsis (EOS) resulting from invasive group B streptococcal (GBS) …

Bacterial sepsis in the neonate is a clinical syndrome characterized by systemic signs of
infection and accompanied by bacteremia in the first month of life. Meningitis in the neonate …

Encephalitis is a rare but serious condition of neurologic dysfunction due to inflammation of
the brain parenchyma. A wide variety of infectious and noninfectious etiologies are …

Macrophages reside within the diverse anatomical compartments of the central nervous
system (CNS). Within each compartment, these phagocytes are exposed to unique …