Patient's question:
Treatment for sepsis in a 15-day-old infant was completed after one week, and the notice for discharge was issued. However, why is the infant still not suckling, crying, or alert?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal sepsis is a severe infectious disease that occurs during the neonatal period. It is a systemic inflammatory response caused by pathogens invading the neonatal bloodstream and growing, multiplying, and producing toxins. Neonatal sepsis often lacks typical clinical manifestations but progresses rapidly and is characterized by a dangerous condition. Sensitive antibiotics should be selected based on bacterial culture results and drug sensitivity tests. According to the current symptoms, this may be related to postnatal neurological damage, so it is important to monitor body temperature and observe the child's response.