How to Treat Neonatal Sepsis?

A newborn developed a fever on the second day of life and a blood test revealed sepsis. The doctor diagnosed pneumonia and jaundice, but no pneumonia symptoms were present. After consulting with other doctors, it was discovered that it might be due to umbilical cord infection.
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How to Treat Neonatal Sepsis?

The treatment for neonatal sepsis primarily involves anti-infection therapy using antibiotics. Jaundice is often a symptom of the disease, such as sepsis, rather than the cause. Sepsis can be caused by various pathways, including but not limited to umbilical cord infection. However, without conclusive evidence, it is difficult to determine whether sepsis is caused by umbilical cord infection unless specific umbilical cord inflammation symptoms (such as pus, odor, or swelling) are observed and the results of umbilical cord secretion and blood culture tests are consistent.
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