A premature female newborn is delivered vaginally without the use of any instruments, had a low birth weight, and is currently breastfeeding. Which of these factors increases the newborn's risk for developing an infection?

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The risk factors for developing an infection in a premature newborn include male sex, administration of antibiotics, low socioeconomic status, low birth weight, use of instruments in delivery, surgical procedures, increase in maternal temperature, maternal infection, and more. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of developing an infection.

A Premature Female Newborn Is Delivered Vaginally Without the Use