Patient's question:
My baby has developed neonatal impetigo and has been crying non-stop. Can it be neonatal impetigo?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal impetigo is okay. Mom doesn't need to worry too much, but it is contagious. Special attention should be paid during daily care. Neonatal impetigo is also known as neonatal bullous impetigo or neonatal pemphigus. It is a common acute infectious purulent skin disease primarily composed of bullae. Its characteristics are rapid onset and high contagiousness. Most cases are caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus hemolyticus infections, typically appearing on the arms, limbs, hands, feet, face, and other parts. If a child is found to have it, they should be immediately isolated, and the nursery, children's clothing, etc., should be disinfected.