Question
After the newborn is born, multiple boils appear on the baby’s body, and the hospital diagnoses it as neonatal impetigo. Is the diagnosis of neonatal impetigo by the hospital accurate?
Answer
Neonatal impetigo is a common skin disease, and its diagnosis is generally accurate. The disease is usually caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, which is highly contagious. Therefore, it is important to isolate the baby and thoroughly clean and disinfect their clothing. If the baby develops blisters, they should be brought to the hospital for examination to determine if it is neonatal impetigo. It is important to note that neonatal erythema multiforme has similar symptoms to neonatal impetigo and should be avoided as a confusion.