<prompt> A 7-day old infant develops symptoms of neonatal septicemia. Most likely cause isLocal nursery environmentInfection through umblical cordExclusively breast fed babyInfection by GIT bacteria  <response>: Neonatal sepsisPathogenic bacteria gain access into the bloodstream and may cause -Overwhelming infection generalized infection neonatal septicemiaLocalized infection to the lung PneumoniaLocalized infection to meninges MeningitisSystemic bacterial infections are known by the generic term neonatal sepsis which incorporates septicemia, pneumonia and meningitis of newborn.Neonatal sepsis can be divided into1 Early onsetOccurs within 72 hours of life.Caused by organism prevalent in maternal genital tract or in the delivery area.2 Late-onsetOccurs after 72 hours of lifeCaused by organisms prevalent in the external environments of the home or the hospital.Most commonly infection is transmitted through the hands of care - providers. 