Patient's question:
Neonatal sepsis was detected one week after birth due to an umbilical infection. What are the reasons for this?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Sepsis refers to acute systemic infection caused by pathogens or opportunistic pathogens invading the bloodstream, growing and reproducing in the blood to produce toxins. If the bacteria invading the bloodstream are cleared by the human body's defense mechanisms and there are no obvious symptoms of toxemia, it is called bacteremia. Sepsis accompanied by multiple abscesses and a prolonged course is referred to as positive blood and bone marrow cultures. If the bacteria are consistent with those obtained from the culture of amniotic fluid, it can be further confirmed. This is a serious infectious disease that requires active anti-infection and symptomatic supportive treatment.