DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i08.047

Pages: 2865-2867

This is a prospective study, conducted in Department of Pediatrics affiliated teaching hospital & Dept of Pathology of Index Medical College from November 2016 to December 2018. A total of 500 neonates of both sexes, referred to neonatology unit in indoor as well as out-patient department were selected as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria adopted. Out of the total 110 cases of culture proven sepsis, early onset sepsis was seen in 61.3% while late onset sepsis was seen in 38.7% cases. The neutrophil VCS parameter is very useful for early diagnosis and evaluation of treatment efficacy in neonatal sepsis without requirement for any extra blood collection. It is simple, easy, non-time consuming and no additional cost. Combination of MNV and CRP gave better results than the usage of each marker alone.