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Research Paper | Paediatrics | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 763 - 771 | India
A Study to Determine the Role of Septicemia in Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Preterm Babies
Abstract: Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a major cause of preventable childhood blindness among preterm infants worldwide. The immature retinal vasculature in premature neonates is highly susceptible to various perinatal risk factors, including low birth weight, prematurity, oxygen therapy, and systemic infections such as septicemia. Neonatal sepsis can trigger inflammatory responses that interfere with normal retinal vascular development, thereby increasing the risk of development and progression of ROP. Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to determine the role of septicemia in the development of retinopathy of prematurity among preterm babies and to analyze low birth weight (
Keywords: Retinopathy of prematurity, Neonatal septicemia, Preterm infants, Low birth weight, Neonatal intensive care unit, ROP screening
How to Cite?: Dr. Ankit Kapoor, Dr. Hiru Navaney, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Goel, "A Study to Determine the Role of Septicemia in Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Preterm Babies", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 763-771, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26613172049, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26613172049