Delta Neutrophil Index as a Diagnostic Marker of Neonatal Sepsis

Melekoglu N. A., YAŞAR Ş., KESKİN M.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.16, no.03, pp.99-105, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 03
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0041-1726118
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.99-105
  • Keywords: delta neutrophil index, sepsis, newborn
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective Sepsis diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific symptomatology in newborns. Timely diagnosis is essential for reducing sepsis-related morbidity and mortality. This study was performed to determine the diagnostic value of the delta neutrophil index (DNI) for detection of neonatal sepsis and to compare its efficacy with other conventional markers.