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. 2024 Apr 3;14(4):e081482. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081482

Table 4.

Referral reasons for neonates

Complication Neonates (n=48) %
Abdominal bloating
Birth defect
Dehydration
Hypothermia
Icterus
Unspecified infection*
Premature birth
Respiratory distress
Syphilis
Other (=vomiting)
3
9
4
1
1
10
4
14
1
1
6.3
18.8
8.3
2.1
2.1
20.8
8.3
29.2
2.1
2.1

*Unspecified infection included neonates showing signs of infection such as fever, altered cardiorespiratory status or marmorated skin.