Question

Patients with what disorder are at increased risk for E coli neonatal sepsis

Answer 1

Patients with S. agalactiae (Group B streptococcus) infection are at increased risk for E. coli neonatal sepsis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Patients with S. agalactiae (Group B streptococcus) infection are at increased risk for E. coli neonatal sepsis. S. agalactiae is the most common cause of neonatal meningitis, which refers to meningitis occurring in babies up to 3 months of age. Infants born to mothers with S. agalactiae in the urogenital tract have a higher risk of both early onset and late-onset neonatal meningitis. Infections can be transmitted from sources other than the mother as well.