Question
A premature baby, born via cesarean section due to premature rupture of membranes, weighed less and was discharged after treatment in an incubator. Days later, the baby developed small white blisters on the lips, which then spread to the entire mouth. How should neonatal thrush be treated?
Answer
For the treatment of neonatal thrush, first, use a cotton ball soaked in a 2%-4% sodium bicarbonate solution to gently rinse the mouth, and apply 1% gentian violet to the affected area once or twice a day. Additionally, you can mix nystatin with sodium bicarbonate and apply it to the affected area. Consider adding sugar to enhance the effect. If symptoms do not improve, fluconazole can be used, making a 3-milliliter topical solution by dissolving one fluconazole tablet in 2%-4% sodium bicarbonate. You can also use a loquat frost spray for spraying and take zinc gluconate orally, usually…