Patient's question:
Reasons for newborn not eating and fainting: Previous treatment and effectiveness: Diagnosed with neonatal sepsis and purulent meningitis. What kind of assistance is needed: I want to ask if this is congenital or inherited from grandparents or if it's a problem with the child being born.Doctor's answer:
1. Intrauterine Infection: When the mother has an infection during pregnancy (such as sepsis), bacteria can be transmitted to the fetus through the placental blood circulation.2. Intrapartum Infection: During a shortened labor, dystocia, or premature rupture of membranes, bacteria can descend from the birth canal into the amniotic cavity. The fetus may develop pneumonia, gastroenteritis, otitis media, etc., by inhaling or swallowing contaminated amniotic fluid, which can further progress to sepsis. Infection may also occur due to poor sterilization, improper assistance, or trauma to the skin or mucous membranes, allowing bacteria to directly enter the bloodstream.
3. Postpartum Infection: Most common, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through routes such as the skin, mucous membranes, respiratory tract, digestive tract, and urinary tract. The umbilical cord is the most easily accessible entry point for bacteria.