EPIDEMIOLOGIA DA SEPSE NEONATAL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

Abstract

Neonatal sepsis remains a major public health challenge and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in newborns. This final undergraduate thesis aimed to characterize the epidemiology of neonatal sepsis through an integrative literature review. Studies from BVS, PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases were analyzed, focusing on maternal, neonatal, gestational, and socioeconomic factors associated with the condition. Findings highlight that low birth weight, prematurity, maternal infections, cesarean deliveries, and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions are significant risk factors for sepsis. The prevalence of pathogens such as Staphylococcus coagulase-negative and Streptococcus agalactiae, along with antimicrobial resistance, was also evident. It is concluded that integrated strategies for prevention, early diagnosis, and qualified care are essential to reduce neonatal sepsis mortality