Question
Is it true that the longer the newborn sepsis blood culture takes, the less likely it is to be serious? I’m not sure what to do. It’s unbearable, and I don’t know how to handle it.
Answer
Newborn sepsis refers to bacteria entering the blood circulation and reproducing in the blood, producing toxins, and causing systemic infection. The severity of the disease is mainly related to bacteria, but also includes actinomycetes and protozoa. Blood cultures are typically used as clear diagnostic evidence to confirm the presence of the disease. As long as there are no complications such as purulent meningitis and lung abscess, the baby’s prognosis is usually good, and there will be no long-term sequelae.