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Neonatal SepsisDefinition:%u2022 Systemic infection occurring in the first 28 days of lifeRisk factors:%u2022 Premature birth, maternal infection, prolonged rupture of membranesSymptoms:%u2022 Temperature instability, poor feeding, lethargy, respiratory distressDiagnosis:%u2022 Blood culture, lumbar puncture, complete blood countTreatment:%u2022 Empiric antibiotics (ampicillin + gentamicin) pending culture results
