Earlier and more targeted treatment of neonatal sepsis.

Neonatal sepsis occurs in 1-2/1000 live born neonates and accounts for 3-5% of deaths in term and more than 30% in extremely preterm infants(1). These mortality rates due to neonatal infections are unacceptably high. Immediate and targeted antibiotic treatment is crucial in order to improve survival in this vulnerable population. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.