Patient's question:
Those who had premature birth, delivered at 35 weeks, later used a humidity box for a week. Now, a week at home, they are experiencing breathing difficulties, rapid heartbeat, and some parts of their skin are purple. The doctor said it's neonatal sepsis.What assistance is needed: What are the causes of neonatal sepsis? Is it treatable?
Doctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis refers to the condition where pathogens infiltrate the neonatal bloodstream and grow, adapt, and produce toxins, leading to systemic infection. The incidence and mortality rates are relatively high. If your baby is diagnosed with neonatal sepsis, don't panic. Neonatal sepsis is quite common and not difficult to treat. The treatment duration is generally 10-20 days, but it depends on the results of the baby's blood culture. If the culture is positive, the treatment may take longer. In this case, it is recommended to start with active anti-inflammatory treatment, closely monitor the baby's condition, and follow the prescribed treatment regimen.