What is septic growth arrest?

Also known as: growth arrest in the setting of neonatal sepsis

Sepsis is a dangerous blood infection that typically occurs during infancy. In some cases, sepsis can cause damage to growth plates in the child’s body, leading to bones that stop growing later in life. This is known as septic growth arrest.

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Reviewed by: Daniel K Ruggles, DO

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