Neonatal sepsis is associated with behavioral abnormalities in very low birthweight infants at preschool age

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate neonatal sepsis as potential risk factor for adverse behavioral outcome in very low birth weight infants (VLBWI) at preschool age. Regardless of improvements in the obstetric and neonatal intensive care, preterm infants are still at high risk for behavioral problems later in life. The spectrum, origin and potential risk factors of these behavioral problems have not been well-defined.

Methods

In this retrospective observational study, the influence of culture-proven neonatal sepsis on the behavioral outcome of VLBWI born at a gestational age <32 weeks was analyzed at 5 years of age in a multivariable regression model. Behavior was assessed with the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Neonatal morbidities, socioeconomic status and neur

SUBMITTER: Giordano V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9339780 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature