Diagnosing CoNS infections in neonates can be challenging due to the non-specific clinical symptoms, which often overlap with other neonatal disorders. Common diagnostic methods include:
Blood cultures: The gold standard for diagnosis, although false positives can occur due to contamination. Clinical signs: Fever, irritability, feeding difficulties, and respiratory distress. Laboratory tests: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and abnormal white blood cell counts.
