Question
What impact will the aggressive treatment of neonatal sepsis complicated with encephalitis have on the child’s brain in the future? Will it lead to dementia?
Answer
The measures for the aggressive treatment of neonatal sepsis complicated with encephalitis include the use of antibiotics, correction of water and electrolyte imbalances, maintenance of caloric supplementation, timely correction of acidosis and hypoxia, and the treatment of regional infection foci. In terms of antibiotic treatment, appropriate antibiotics are usually selected based on the results of bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests, and it may be necessary to use multiple antibiotics in combination to enhance the effectiveness of treatment. For different types of bacterial infections, such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, there are corresponding antibiotic usage recommendations. In addition, supportive treatments and immunomodulatory treatments are also provided to enhance the immunity of newborns.