Question
What are the causes of neonatal meningitis? A newborn has been diagnosed with meningitis and has been receiving treatment in the hospital for two weeks. However, the baby experiences fever symptoms every Sunday, while maintaining a normal body temperature or slightly above 37.3 degrees Celsius on weekdays. What could be the cause of this situation?
Answer
Common pathogens causing neonatal purulent meningitis include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Group B Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus. Although the specific cause of the periodic fever during the newborn’s treatment needs further diagnosis by a doctor, parents should maintain confidence, as active treatment typically requires about three weeks. Although some patients may have neurological sequelae, the progress of modern medicine has enabled most children to recover to health with appropriate treatment.