Question
Today in the afternoon, I learned that a colleague’s son, who was born just four days ago, unfortunately contracted neonatal sepsis. This condition appears to be a complication of hyperbilirubinemia, and the baby is currently in a coma. Is neonatal sepsis considered a hospital-acquired infection?
Answer
Neonatal sepsis is indeed classified as a hospital-acquired infection. While the condition is serious for infants, it is typically not extremely severe. Aggressive treatment and standardized anti-infection measures are necessary. First, it is essential to identify the pathogenic microorganisms and treat them accordingly. With targeted standardized anti-infection treatment, the condition usually can be controlled, so there is no need to worry excessively. Neonatal sepsis is a severe infectious disease that can occur both within and outside of the hospital.