Neonatal sepsis can be classified into two subtypes depending upon whether the onset of symptoms is before 72 hours of life (early-onset neonatal sepsis—EONS) or later (late-onset neonatal sepsis—LONS). These definitions have contributed greatly to diagnosis and treatment byidentifying which microorganisms are likely to be responsible for sepsis during these periods and the expected outcomes of infection. This paper focuses on the tools that microbiologist can offer to diagnose and eventually prevent neonatal sepsis. Here, we discuss the advantages and limitation of the blood culture, the actual gold standardfor sepsis diagnosis. In addition, we examine the utilityof molecular techniques in the diagnosis and management ofneonatal sepsis.

Paolucci M, L.M.P. (2012). How can the microbiologist help in diagnosing neonatal sepsis?. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, 2012, 1-14 [10.1155/2012/120139].

How can the microbiologist help in diagnosing neonatal sepsis?

Paolucci M;Landini Maria Paola;Sambri Vittorio
2012

Abstract

Neonatal sepsis can be classified into two subtypes depending upon whether the onset of symptoms is before 72 hours of life (early-onset neonatal sepsis—EONS) or later (late-onset neonatal sepsis—LONS). These definitions have contributed greatly to diagnosis and treatment byidentifying which microorganisms are likely to be responsible for sepsis during these periods and the expected outcomes of infection. This paper focuses on the tools that microbiologist can offer to diagnose and eventually prevent neonatal sepsis. Here, we discuss the advantages and limitation of the blood culture, the actual gold standardfor sepsis diagnosis. In addition, we examine the utilityof molecular techniques in the diagnosis and management ofneonatal sepsis.
2012
Paolucci M, L.M.P. (2012). How can the microbiologist help in diagnosing neonatal sepsis?. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, 2012, 1-14 [10.1155/2012/120139].
Paolucci M, Landini Maria Paola, Sambri Vittorio
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