Serial C-reactive Protein and Blood Culture in the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis among Babies with Risk Factors for Sepsis at Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria

Neonatal sepsis (NNS) contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality among newborns, especially in developing countries. Early identification of risk factors is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to investigate utility of serial C-reactive protein (CRP) and blood cult...

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Published in:	West African journal of medicine Vol. 42; no. 6; p. 423
Main Authors:	Omoboyeje, A O, Adebami, O J, Oyedeji, O A, Ademisoye, A, Kayode, V O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nigeria 30.06.2025
Subjects:	Adult Biomarkers - blood Blood Culture C-Reactive Protein - analysis C-Reactive Protein - metabolism Female Hospitals, Teaching Humans Infant, Newborn Male Neonatal Sepsis - blood Neonatal Sepsis - diagnosis Neonatal Sepsis - epidemiology Neonatal Sepsis - microbiology Nigeria - epidemiology Predictive Value of Tests Risk Factors Sensitivity and Specificity Staphylococcus aureus - isolation & purification Nigeria Blood culture Nigeria Osogbo Risk factors Serial CRP Neonatal sepsis
ISSN:	0189-160X
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