Patient's question:
A friend recently gave birth over a month ago. Today, when I visited her and her baby at her home, I noticed that the baby's face was very yellow. My friend said it's very likely caused by sepsis. Can newborn sepsis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis is a serious infection that causes severe bloodstream infections in children, leading to systemic dysfunction. It is treatable, and after treatment, there are usually no long-term sequelae. Parents don't need to worry too much. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination and then provide symptomatic treatment. Blood transfusion is generally used for treatment. After a period of treatment, the child can be discharged. If there are any concerns, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.