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WHO recommendations for management of serious bacterial infections in infants aged 0–59 days

by World Health Organization

About this book

This World Health Organization guideline examines the diagnosis and management of serious bacterial infections during the first 59 days of life. Intended for health workers, clinical teams, and those developing care protocols, it distinguishes hospital care from situations in which referral is not possible.

The recommendations cover clinical signs, suspected sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, and related presentations. Evidence summaries explain the reasoning and certainty behind the recommendations, and later sections address implementation, applicability, research, dissemination, and monitoring. The complete 2024 publication retains the references and annexes, including the summary of priority questions and recommendations.

WHO recommendations for management of serious bacterial infections in infants aged 0–59 days. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2024. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. Original English edition unchanged.