Neonatal Sepsis

Group B streptococcus (S. agalactiae) is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis.

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Group B streptococcus (S. agalactiae) is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis. (Paediatrics Year 4 MBChB end of semester CAT: triage, newborn care, growth and d)
Group B streptococcus and Escherichia coli are the leading causes of early neonatal sepsis and meningitis. (Paediatrics end of first trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 27 November 2018, 49 of 50 )
Group B streptococcus and E. coli are the leading causes of early neonatal sepsis. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
Topics tested: hypothyroidism, thyroid surgery and anatomy, infertility work-up and treatment, IVF, premature rupture of membranes, neonatal sepsis, childhood anxiety disorders. (Integrated case paper: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Paediatrics (160 marks)
Neonatal sepsis, fetal distress and the need for operative delivery (Integrated case paper: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Paediatrics (160 marks)
Topics tested: dehydration and shock, neonatal sepsis, pathological jaundice, malnutrition, tetralogy of Fallot, milestones, Down syndrome, meningitis, birth asphyxia, prematurity, breast milk and rickets. (Paediatrics Year 4 MBChB end of semester CAT: triage, newborn care, growth and d)