Question
Can neonatal sepsis be recovered from?
Answer
Simple neonatal sepsis can usually be recovered without any sequelae if treated properly, and the baby will grow up as healthy as other children. However, if the sepsis is accompanied by complex symptoms such as meningitis and necrotizing enterocolitis, the baby’s recovery will depend on the extent of organ damage. Possible sequelae include brain atrophy, hydrocephalus, hearing impairment, malabsorption, malnutrition, or chronic vomiting. We wish the patient a swift recovery!