Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. The situation is as follows: my son has just been born, but the hospital informed me that he has sepsis. I initially didn't understand this disease very well, its severity. Is neonatal sepsis serious? How difficult is it? With such a young childDoctor's answer:
Hello! Neonatal sepsis is a serious disease. When it occurs again, the child may show poor responsiveness, refuse to eat, cry, or move. Neonatal sepsis requires early treatment and the use of combined medications. Mildly affected infants can recover. However, if severe cases develop into purulent meningitis, the mortality rate is high. Survivors may be left with neurological sequelae such as hydrocephalus and intellectual disability.