Evaluation of procalcitonin, CRP and blood culture in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis
Evaluation of procalcitonin, CRP and blood culture in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis
Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. Neonatal sepsis may be categorized as early-onset or late-onset. Clinical manifestations of neonatal sepsis are non-specific, therefore, clinical diagnosis of sepsis is difficult and laboratory help is required. Present study was done to evaluate three different methods in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. 3 ml of venous blood was collected employing strict aseptic precautions from all babies admitted to the NICU in our hospital duri