What are the Risk Factors for Neonatal Infections?
Risk factors for neonatal infections include: - Premature birth: Premature infants have underdeveloped immune systems. - Low birth weight: Infants with low birth weight are more susceptible to infections. - Prolonged rupture of membranes: Increases the risk of bacterial infections. - Maternal infections: Infections in the mother can be transmitted to the baby. - Invasive procedures: Medical interventions during childbirth can introduce pathogens.
