Question
A mother accidentally breastfed a baby with blood poisoning and a fever who had a cold while in the hospital. She is worried that her own baby might get infected during subsequent breastfeeding.
Answer
Blood poisoning cannot be transmitted to your baby through breastfeeding. However, when breastfeeding, it is important to pay special attention to the cleanliness of the nipple and breasts, and to regularly wash them with soap. The selection of the appropriate antibiotic is crucial for the successful treatment of blood poisoning. Usually, no sequelae will remain if there are no severe complications. The treatment of blood poisoning requires strong anti-infection measures, but it is curable and will not cause severe sequelae.