Patient's question:
Besides the three days before the due date, there were caesarean births, twins, and two brothers! On the fourth day of birth, it was noticed that they were eating less, consuming only 3-4 times a day, with each feeding amounting to just 5 milliliters. Both babies were the same! That same day, they were transferred to the children's hospital, where the doctor said their faces were extremely yellow and suggested blue light treatment! On the fifth day, chest X-rays were taken at the hospital. It is now the 11th day, and the doctor said that the second child has Staphylococcus aureus infection, requiring a full 12-day hospital stay before discharge! The first child has no issues. Now, both babies can eat 20 milliliters each time, with feedings every 3 hours! Breathing is normal, and their faces have returned to normal! Detailed examination results show no pneumonia!Doctor's answer:
Staphylococcus aureus infection can potentially cause symptoms of neonatal jaundice, but most cases occur under severe infection conditions, as severe infections may lead to hemolysis, where a large number of red blood cells are destroyed. After red blood cells are destroyed, they release bilirubin, which is formed when heme is compressed, ultimately resulting in jaundice. At this time, obvious infection symptoms such as high fever may also occur. Treatment is generally based on antibiotics, such as methicillin and ceftriaxone, which are both antibiotics. To know if it is effective, it still depends on the results of blood culture.