Early-onset neonatal sepsis and antibiotic use in Indonesia: a descriptive, cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Khansa Salsabila (Author), Nadira Mohammad Ali Toha (Author), Lily Rundjan (Author), Porjai Pattanittum (Author), Prapassara Sirikarn (Author), Rinawati Rohsiswatmo (Author), Setya Wandita (Author), Mohammad Hakimi (Author), Pagakrong Lumbiganon (Author), Sally Green (Author), Tari Turner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early diagnosis and prompt antibiotic treatment are crucial to reducing morbidity and mortality of early-onset sepsis (EOS) in neonates. However, this strategy remains challenging due to non-specific clinical findings and limited facilities. Inappropriate antibiotics use is assoc...