infections in neonates

How Can Neonatal Infections be Prevented?

Prevention strategies include:
- Maternal screening: For infections like group B streptococcus during pregnancy.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis: For mothers at risk of transmitting infections during labor.
- Good hygiene practices: In neonatal intensive care units to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
- Vaccinations: For certain infections like influenza and pertussis in mothers during pregnancy to provide passive immunity to the newborn.

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