Question
A friend’s baby has been diagnosed with sepsis. Can neonatal sepsis affect a child’s health in the future?
Answer
Sepsis is an acute systemic infection that occurs when pathogenic bacteria or opportunistic pathogens enter the blood circulation and grow and reproduce within it, producing toxins. If the bacteria in the bloodstream are cleared by the body’s defense mechanisms without causing obvious sepsis symptoms, it is called bacteremia. If sepsis is accompanied by multiple abscesses and has a longer course, it is called pyogenic sepsis. Generally, sepsis treatment does not leave any complications. It is recommended to seek professional medical services from high-quality hospitals to ensure the baby receives the best treatment and care.