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Identifying Infants <32 Weeks' Gestation at Low Risk of Early-Onset Sepsis: A 10-Year Retrospective Study from Western Australia

Preterm infants are commonly treated with antibiotics on admission to the neonatal unit as part of routine care. We aimed to identify infants <32 weeks' gestation at low risk of early-onset sepsis (EOS) in whom antibiotics could be safely withheld.

Citation:
Mackay CA, Nathan EA, Shrestha D, Strunk T. Identifying Infants at <32 Weeks' Gestation at Low Risk of Early-Onset Sepsis: A 10-Year Retrospective Study from Western Australia. Neonatology. 2026.

Keywords:
Antimicrobial stewardship; Early-onset sepsis; Neonate; Prematurity

Abstract:
Preterm infants are commonly treated with antibiotics on admission to the neonatal unit as part of routine care. We aimed to identify infants <32 weeks' gestation at low risk of early-onset sepsis (EOS) in whom antibiotics could be safely withheld.