Definition of Sepsis, neonatal Sepsis, neonatal: A serious blood
bacterial infection in an infant less than 4 weeks of age.
Babies with sepsis may be listless, overly sleepy, floppy, weak,
and very pale. Treatment involves urgent administration of
antibiotics and intravenous fluids.Source: MedTerms™ Medical
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