Patient's question:
My son is a newborn, and he is also a preterm baby. I noticed that he doesn't react quickly and his mental state is not good. After checking in the hospital, they said he had neonatal purulent meningitis. I would like to ask, what bacteria cause this disease?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal purulent meningitis, the most common pathogen is Escherichia coli. Additionally, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are also relatively common. It is usually related to the immature immune function of the child, especially premature infants whose immune system has not yet fully developed. Premature delivery weakens the body's resistance, making it easier to develop severe infections after birth due to low immunoglobulin levels.