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Definition of Neonatal sepsis

Neonatal sepsis: A serious blood bacterial infection in an infant less than 4 weeks of age. Babies with sepsis may be listless, overly sleepy, floppy, weak, and very pale.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6436
Last Editorial Review: 6/9/1998

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