D-dimer as a Useful Biomarker in Early Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis: A Single-Center Study From Romania.

Background: This study evaluates the role of D-dimer in identifying neonatal sepsis and their potential value in clinical decision-making due to challenges in early detection.

Methodology: A case-control study was conducted on 102 neonates at the Children's Clinical Hospital "Louis Turcanu" in Timisoara, Romania, from October 2018 to July 2023. The participants were divided into two groups: those with neonatal sepsis and those without sepsis.