Early Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis Using Hematological Profiles

Area of Science:

• Neonatology
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• Hematology

Background:

• Neonatal sepsis (NN-SP) poses a significant risk to preterm and extremely low-birth-weight newborns.
• Risk factors include intrapartum fever, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), and early-life sepsis.
• Pathogens can be acquired via intrauterine transmission or maternal flora.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the role of platelet count (PC) and its indices in neonatal sepsis (NN-SP).
• To determine if PC analysis can improve the prognosis of sepsis in newborns.
• To assess the cost-effectiveness of using PC for early identification of NN-SP.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of neonatal sepsis cases.
• Evaluation of platelet count (PC) and related indices.
• Correlation of PC findings with clinical outcomes.

Main Results:

• Platelet count (PC) analysis shows potential in improving sepsis prognosis.
• Early identification of NN-SP through PC can reduce mortality and morbidity.
• This diagnostic approach is cost-effective.

Conclusions:

• Analyzing platelet count (PC) and its indices is a valuable tool for managing neonatal sepsis (NN-SP).
• Early detection via PC analysis aids in reducing medical costs and improving patient outcomes.
• Clinical correlation with PC indicators offers a cost-effective strategy for preventing mortality and morbidity in newborns.