Table 1.

Clinico-laboratory indicators and risk factors, suggestive of acquired NICU neonatal infection.

Clinical Signs (New-Onset):	Laboratory Signs:	Risk Factors:
Rhythmic breathing disorders (apnea, dyspnea)	Low/high WBC count	Mechanical ventilation
Increased oxygen needs	Thrombocytopenia	Central venous line
Requirement of respiratory support	Positive prophylactic microbiological testing	Parenteral nutrition
Skin color changes (pale/greyish skin)	Hyper/hypoglycemia	Urinary catheter
Tachy/bradycardia	Metabolic acidosis	Gastral tube
Abdominal distension		Postnatal corticosteroids
Vomiting		Chronic respiratory and heart failure
Diarrhea
Decreased motor activity
Depressed consciousness
Irritability, seizures
Bulged fontanelle
Jaundice
Weight loss
Hypothermia/hyperthermia