Prevalence, pathogenic bacteria, and risk factors associated with pediatric sepsis among under five children in a rural district hospital in Rwanda

The study reveals a high prevalence of sepsis among children under-five, especially females and less than 6 months with female gender and diagnosis with leukocytosis being a significant risk factor. Diagnostic strategies should focus on WBC counts to better manage at-risk children. These single-center study results however may not be broadly representative due to regional and resource differences, but they offer valuable insights for improving pediatric care in similar low-resource settings.