Question
My child just gave birth and I don’t know what’s wrong, they always have red spots on their body and they keep vomiting. What should I be aware of with neonatal sepsis?
Answer
Neonatal sepsis requires attention to symptoms such as worsening jaundice or its recurrence after improvement. Sepsis is caused by pathogenic bacteria entering the bloodstream. The pathways for bacteria to enter the bloodstream generally include two, either through cuts or mucous membranes on the skin. Improvement in the child’s condition is a process. Don’t assume that just because the symptoms appear to be improving, everything is fine; complete recovery still cannot happen quickly. Treatment with oral fever-reducing medication and digestive aids can be administered.