This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New born infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Early onset sepsis in a neonate occurs within \nSelect and explain. \nA. 12 hours, B. 24 hours, C. 48 hours, D. 72 hours', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Early-onset sepsis (EOS) (less than 72 hr) infections are caused by organisms prevalent in the maternal genital tract or in the delivery area.Late-onset sepsis (LOS) (72 hr or later) infections are caused by the organisms thriving in the external environment of the home or the hospital. The infection is often transmitted through the hands of the care providers.Ref: Paediatrics; O.P. Ghai; 8th edition; Page no: 163', 'role': 'assistant'}]