Neonatal sepsis
Last updated: Tuesday, 21, December, 2010
| Presentations | Appropriate Tests |
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The organisms commonly involved are Group B streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Chlamydia trachomatis. Microscopy (Gram stain) and culture of ear swab, gastric lavage, urine, nasopharyngeal aspirate, CSF (as appropriate). Blood culture. Chlamydia antibodies. FBC, blood film, differential WCC; CRP. | |