Neonatal sepsis remains a feared and serious complication, especially among very low birth
weight (VLBW) preterm infants. Neonatal sepsis is divided into early-onset and late-onset …

Preterm birth occurs in 11% of live births globally and accounts for 35% of all newborn
deaths. Preterm newborns have immature immune systems, with reduced innate and …

Low birth weight: Case definition & guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation of
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Influenza viruses cause annual outbreaks of respiratory tract infection with attack rates of 5–
10%. This means that humans are infected repeatedly with intervals of, on average, 10–20 …

During foetal development, neonatal period and childhood, the immune system is constantly
maturing. In the foetus, infection responsiveness is low and associates with spontaneous …

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious seasonal virus and the leading
cause of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI), including pneumonia and bronchiolitis in …

Maternal immunisation has the potential to substantially reduce morbidity and mortality from
infectious diseases after birth. The success of tetanus, influenza, and pertussis immunisation …

As placental mammals, the pregnant women and the fetus have intense and prolonged
interactions during gestation. There is increasing evidence that multiple molecular as well as …

Maternal passage of immunoglobulin G (IgG) is an important passive mechanism for
protecting the infant while the neonatal immune system is still immature and ineffective. IgG …