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JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
Volume 42, Issue 11, Pages 1429-1433Publisher
SPRINGERNATURE
DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01451-0
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Neonatal sepsis, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants, is associated with dysbiosis of the intestinal and skin microbiome. Understanding the role of the skin microbiome in the pathogenesis of neonatal sepsis may provide insights for future prophylaxis and treatment.
Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Preterm and very low birth weight infants are particularly susceptible to sepsis due to their immature skin barrier, naive immune system, exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics, and insertion of medical devices. Neonatal intestinal dysbiosis has been linked to neonatal sepsis; however, the cutaneous microbiome likely plays a role as well, as common sepsis pathogens also dominate the skin flora. This review summarizes our current understanding of the infant skin microbiome and common causative pathogens in neonatal sepsis, as well as the relationship between the two. A better understanding of the role of the skin microbiome in the pathogenesis of neonatal sepsis may guide future prophylaxis and treatment.
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