Patient's question:
My friend's sister-in-law met my mother-in-law at the hospital three or four days ago. After my mother-in-law came back, she said that her child was diagnosed with sepsis at the hospital. I heard that this disease might affect appetite. I would like to ask if neonatal sepsis affects appetite?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis, if not treated promptly and thoroughly, can affect appetite and also impact intellectual development. It is best to avoid public places as much as possible during pregnancy to prevent infection. Newborns are prone to sepsis because of their weak immune systems, delicate skin, and susceptibility to injury. Additionally, in the first few days after birth, the unhealed umbilical cord serves as an entry point for bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Furthermore, if the pregnant woman has a bacterial infection, it can also lead to the baby becoming infected through the bloodstream.