Early onset sepsis (EOS) is a serious bloodstream infection that occurs in newborns within the first 72 hours of life. It is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal period. EOS is typically acquired from the mother during delivery and is often caused by bacteria such as Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and Escherichia coli.
Several risk factors increase the likelihood of EOS in newborns. These include: - Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) for more than 18 hours. - Maternal colonization with GBS. - Maternal fever during labor. - Chorioamnionitis, an infection of the fetal membranes. - Preterm birth (
