Question
Do newborns need a skin test before using penicillin? Patient Age: Newborn Main Symptoms: Fever, rash Onset Time: Decreasing Detailed Results of Biochemical Tests: Streptococcal infection Past Treatment and Effectiveness: Not treated
Answer
Penicillin is the best choice for treating infectious diseases in newborns, as it is sensitive to streptococci and can be used as a first-line medication. The reference value of a penicillin skin test for newborns is not significant, as newborns lack the antibodies that trigger allergic reactions, and they have little contact with penicillin, so no additional antibodies or autoimmune substances are produced in their bodies.