Question
A newborn was found to have a blue swelling at the corner of the right eye, accompanied by difficulty in opening the right eye. The doctor said this was a normal phenomenon, but suspected it might be a bacterial infection. What should I do?
Answer
Hello: Bacterial culture is indeed the preferred method for diagnosing bacterial infections. As long as the results of the bacterial culture are accurate, regular use of medication under the doctor’s guidance should lead to improvement relatively quickly. It is not feasible to use antibiotics randomly, especially for young children. Misuse of antibiotics not only has no benefit for disease recovery but may also lead to bacterial resistance. Moreover, misuse of antibiotics can easily cause diarrhea (dysbiosis of intestinal flora). Therefore, it is recommended that you regularly undergo accurate bacterial cultures and use antibiotics appropriately based on the treatment results.