Patient's question:
My sister just had a little baby two days ago. You'll notice that he has a particularly yellow hue. She said he might have a bacterial infection. Can a bacterial infection cause neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, newborns' skin may turn slightly yellow two days after birth. Usually, it reaches its peak within three to five days. After receiving phototherapy in the hospital, it will disappear within seven to ten days. There's no need to worry too much, and it's recommended to give the child more cool boiled water to drink daily. If the weather is good, they can also take him out to sunbathe, but they should avoid direct sunlight exposure to his eyes.