Patient's question:
My baby was just born not long ago. Since yesterday, she has developed impetigo, with obvious ulcers in her mouth and some purulent appearance. She has been breastfeeding continuously, and there is yellow discharge coming from her mouth. Is neonatal impetigo serious?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal impetigo can be transmitted from person to person. Without a disinfection and isolation system, it may cause an epidemic in obstetric or pediatric neonatal wards. Because newborns' skin defense mechanisms are not fully developed, they can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria and lead to infection if cleanliness is not maintained. If the Streptococcus range is small, local treatment should be administered. For widespread lesions or severe systemic symptoms, sensitive antibiotics should be used for treatment. Neonatal impetigo is a common skin infection in newborns. This is mainly due to the infection of Staphylococcus aureus and has become widespread.