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Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2004;89:F229-F235 doi:10.1136/adc.2002.023838
  • Review

Diagnostic markers of infection in neonates

  1. P C Ng
  1. Correspondence to:
    Professor Ng
    Department of Paediatrics, Level 6, Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong; pakcheungngcuhk.edu.hk
  • Accepted 6 May 2003

Abstract

Diagnostic markers of infection are useful indicators of neonatal sepsis. Serial measurements of infection markers can improve diagnostic sensitivity, and the use of multiple markers can enhance diagnostic accuracy. Current evidence suggests that promising markers may be useful for early termination of antimicrobial treatment, but none of the current diagnostic tests are sensitive and specific enough to influence the clinical decision for withholding antibiotic treatment at the onset of suspected infection.

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