UNMASKED NEONATAL LISTERIOSIS

Neonatal sepsis, a life-threatening bloodstream infection occurring within the first 28 days of life, demands swift identification and intervention to prevent devastating outcomes. Categorized into early-onset sepsis (EOS), emerging within the first 7 days, and late-onset sepsis (LOS), developing thereafter, this distinction is crucial for tailoring management strategies to minimize neonatal morbidity and mortality [1]. While evidence-based guidelines offer a roadmap for intervention, the dynamic and unpredictable nature of neonatal sepsis underscores the critical importance of rapid, coordinated responses.