Scientists develop a test for sepsis in premature babies Scientists have developed a rapid and reliable test for sepsis in premature babies that scours for harmful bugs in their nappies.
Children delivered before 37 weeks are at high risk of the deadly condition because of their underdeveloped immune systems.
The test works by analysing bacteria in a newborn's stool and takes just four hours to tell if they are at risk of infection. The Daily Mail
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Children delivered before 37 weeks are at high risk of the deadly condition because of their underdeveloped immune systems.
The test works by analysing bacteria in a newborn's stool and takes just four hours to tell if they are at risk of infection. The Daily Mail
See also:
- Rapid MinION profiling of preterm microbiota and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens (open access) Nature Microbiology
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