The Bacteriology and Its Virulence Factors in Neonatal Infections: Threats to Child Survival Strategies

Background. Neonatal infection refers to the infection of the newborn during the first twenty-eight days of life. It is one of the causes of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The aim of the study is to determine the relative contribution of the different pathogens to the overall disease burd...

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Main Authors: Obiora Shedrach Ejiofor, Onyinye Mercy Ajunwa, Chijioke Elias Ezeudu, George Ogonna Emechebe, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Christian Chukwuemeka Ifezulike, Ifeoma Mercy Ekejindu, Jude Nnaemeka Okoyeh, Eunice Ogonna Osuala, Angus Nnamdi Oli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Pathogens
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4801247