[Sepsis in neonate, A 291 cases study (author's transl)]

A four-year experience with sepsis in the neonate is described. Clinical picture, laboratory data and mortality of 291 newborn, aged 0-28 days, are analyzed. The rise in the incidence of septicemia in the group of newborn with clinical onset within the first 24 hours of life and the preterm 5. degrees to 9. degrees day of life, was commented. The need to develop a more effective profilaxis toward the reduction of morbidity and mortality is emphasized.