POSITIVE BLOOD CULTURE IN NEONATAL SEPSIS IN NEONATES

Abstract

Background: Due to non-specific clinical presentation and a lack of trustworthy diagnostic markers, 
diagnosing newborn sepsis is extremely difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to find clinical predictors 
that can aid in the early detection of newborn sepsis, particularly through the use of blood culture.
Aim: In order to find clinical and laboratory elements that can aid medical professionals in the early 
detection and diagnosis of sepsis, the current study set out to investigate the predictors of positive 
blood culture in neonatal sepsis. Healthcare providers can improve outcomes for impacted newborns 
by initiating timely and focused therapy by knowing these variables. 
Methods: Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 270 newborns with a confirmed diagnosis 
of neonatal sepsis were included in the study. CRP (C-reactive protein), CBC (complete blood count), 
and blood culture aftereffects were among the laboratory results collected. The death rate, length of 
hospital stay, and need for assistance in the intensive care unit (ICU) were among the follow-up data 
collected from research participants. Maternal risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, and 
laboratory parameters were among the independent variables evaluated in the study as clinical and 
laboratory predictors. The results of positive blood cultures, which demonstrated the presence of 
proven neonatal sepsis, were also evaluated.