Maternal-infant Characteristics of Preterm and Term Neonates With Bloodstream Infections in Lower-tier Hospitals in South Africa: A Cross-sectional Study

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2026

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Authors: Vanessa Cecilia Quan, Susan T. Meiring, Rudzani C Mashau, Olga Perovic, Rindidzani E. Magobo, Marshagne Smith, Ruth S. Mpembe, Anne von Gottberg, Linda de Gouveia, Sibongile Walaza, Cheryl A. Cohen, Constance Kapongo
+8 more Cheryl Anne Mackay, Mphekwa Thomas Mailula, Omphile Mekgoe, Lerato Motjale, Rose Phayane, Angela Dramowski, Nelesh Premapragasan Govender, for GERMS-SA
DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000005127
Cited by: 0
References: 16

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are an important cause of neonatal deaths in low- and middle-income countries. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of culture-confirmed BSI in neonates aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and fetal healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume
45
Issue
6
Pages
516–523
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN