Association between umbilical cord hygiene and neonatal sepsis among neonates presenting to a primary care facility in Nairobi County, Kenya: a case-control study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Three-quarters of all annual neonatal deaths in developing countries are attributable to neonatal sepsis. In primary care settings, poor cord hygiene due to improper handling of the infant’s cord is a major contributor to the occurrence of neonatal sepsis. The objective of this study was...
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| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2019-07-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/8-920/v2 |