What should be done about neonatal meningitis?

Patient's question:

What to do about neonatal meningitis? Symptoms of neonatal meningitis. Neonatal meningitis has been treated for a week. How much longer will it take to recover? Will there be sequelae? How many courses of treatment are needed? The fever has subsided now, but the meningitis is still being treated. I don't know how much longer it will take?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, neonatal meningitis is a bacterial infection. As long as the anti-infection treatment is exhausted, it will recover quickly. It will not affect the child's future life. He can grow up healthily. Don't worry. The baby is now in the hospital. The doctors and nurses will take good care of him. If the baby can be breastfed, it is best. You must persist in breastfeeding, as it is the most nutritious.

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