Can premature infants get infected?

Patient's question:

My son was born two days ago, premature by one month and four days. The hospital said he has lung infection with bubbles and needs to be transferred to a higher-level children's hospital. Can it be done?

Doctor's answer:

According to the provided data, the infant is currently premature by 1 month and 4 days, and is prone to lung immaturity due to a lack of pulmonary surfactant. Due to the discovery of lung infection, timely treatment by a higher-level hospital is required. Generally speaking, as long as lung inflammation is controlled promptly and pulmonary surfactant is supplemented, there will be no aftereffects. However, if treatment is delayed, asphyxia in newborns is likely to occur.

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