LACTB and Neonatal sepsis: Beta-lactamases were the most common AMR genes identified, with a predominance of AmpH, penicillin binding protein (PBP), TEM and CTX-M gene types, conferring resistance to ampicillin and 3rd generation cephalosporins, which, along with Gentamicin, are WHO recommended first and second line antibiotics for neonatal sepsis.