Table1.

Characteristics of Neonatal Meningitis Cases

variables	Early-Onset (< 7days) n=13 No.(%)	Late –Onset (> 7days) n=7 No. (%)
Sex M F	9(45%) 4(20%)	2(10%) 5(25%)
Neonatal RF*
Prematurity LBW Asphyxia Multiple birth	4(20%) 4(20%) 2(10%) 2(10%)	none
Maternal RF
PROM Asymptomatic bacteriuria Vaginitis	2(10%) 1(5%) 1(5%)
Mortality	none	1(5%)

RF: Risk Factor