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Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a serious condition characterized by bacteraemia and systemic infection signs in infants within the first four weeks of life, primarily caused by organisms such as Escherichia coli and Group B Streptococci. The incidence ranges from 1-8 cases per 1,000 live births, with a high mortality rate of 13-70%, particularly affecting premature infants. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and involves both non-specific and definitive tests, while treatment typically includes antibioti
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