Bibliographic Info
GuidelineRecommendations for management of common childhood conditions : evidence for technical update of pocket book recommendations : newborn conditions, dysentery, pneumonia, oxygen use and delivery, common causes of fever, severe acute malnutrition and supportive care
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Strong
(Neonate with sepsis).Where possible, blood cultures should be obtained before starting antibiotics. If an infant does not improve in 2–3 days, antibiotic treatment should be changed, or the infant should be referred for further management