Introduction: The World Health Organization has estimated that the global incidence of neonatal deaths was 2,8 million in 2015, of which 47,6% were due to infections. These infections can affect newborns babies ages 0-1 month through 3 months.
Methods: This is a prospective study conducted from 1 March to 30 June 2015 in the Neonatology service of the Laquintinie Hospital at Douala.