Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Serum NT-ProBNP in the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis

Abstract

Despite the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal sepsis, it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-ProBNP) levels in the diagnosis and prognosis of neonatal sepsis. Fifty neonates diagnosed with clinical sepsis in the neonatal intensive care unit were included in the study. The control group was composed of 50 healthy neonates. As a result of the study, a statistically significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of NT-proBNP, C-reactive protein, leukocyte count, platelet count and I/M ratio(p