Neonatal mortality is an important global public health challenge. Approximately 4 million neonatal deaths per year occur in developing countries, accounting for 40% all of deaths in children under 5. Infection, birth asphyxia and consequences of premature birth/low birth weight are responsible for the majority of these deaths. Although advances in neonatal intensive care led to improved survival of premature infants, sepsis continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.