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What are some life-threatening neonatal infections?
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Usually Bacterial: Group B Streptococcus has declined in frequency as a fatal infection since the OB's can treat a GBS positive mother before delivery. However there are other infections such as E Coli, Listeria, Klebseilla, and others that can be life threatening. Herpes (viral) can be devastating for an infant. Infection does not occur too often.
Answered 11/4/2016
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