Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding neonatal sepsis?

a. Refusal to suck, poor cry and lethargy are common features(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 918-922)Discussing the options one by one,a.True; These are the earliest and very common features of neonatal sepsisb.False, Neutropenia & not neutrophilia is a feature of neonatal sepsisc.False, Sepsis can occur anytime in the neonatal periodd.False, Empirical antibiotics should be started if neonatal sepsis is suspected, even before culture- sensitivity reports are available