Question
Recently, there have been cases of newborns showing symptoms of refusing to breastfeed, accompanied by intermittent fever, with the highest body temperature reaching 39 degrees. The hospital confirmed the diagnosis as sepsis and the child needs to be hospitalized for treatment. What is the severity of sepsis? Can it leave any complications?
Answer
Neonatal sepsis is a relatively serious condition, primarily caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and multiplying within it, producing toxins that lead to systemic severe infection. Symptoms include fever, severe toxic blood symptoms, rash and petechiae, enlargement of the liver and spleen, and an increased white blood cell count. Sepsis is mainly categorized into various bacterial sepsis, with each type of bacteria causing different complications and sequelae. The severity and potential complications vary depending on the type, quantity, and toxicity of the pathogen, as well as the age and resistance of the newborn. Mild cases may only present common infection symptoms, while severe cases may develop infectious shock and multi-organ failure. The common pathogen is Staphylococcus aureus. Treatment typically includes antibiotic therapy, supportive treatment, and specific…