Question
If a newborn, especially a premature infant, shows symptoms of delayed reaction and poor mental state, and is diagnosed with neonatal empyema meningitis after hospital examination, what bacteria are usually responsible for this disease?
Answer
The most common pathogen causing neonatal empyema meningitis is Escherichia coli, along with Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, which are also relatively common. These bacterial infections are often associated with newborns, particularly premature infants, due to their underdeveloped immune systems. Premature infants, whose immune systems are not fully developed, are more susceptible to severe infections due to low immunoglobulin levels after birth.