Patient's question:
My sister's newborn baby has recently been diagnosed with neonatal sepsis. I hear this disease is very serious. I'd like to learn more about it in the hope of helping my sister. What are the primary infectious causes of this condition?Doctor's answer:
Your newborn sepsis is very difficult to treat, as it is often caused by bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and anaerobic bacteria. Bacteria enter the baby's body, grow, and enter the bloodstream. The toxins produced by the bacteria circulate throughout the baby's body. Sepsis is a severe stage of bacterial infection, and antibiotics must be administered specifically targeting the pathogen. Moreover, the baby's immune system is not yet fully developed, which poses a significant challenge for the baby.