The Impact and Control of Staphylococcus in Neonatal Blood Tests
The presence of staphylococci on a neonatal blood test may indicate sepsis in the infant. Blood is the nutrient-rich fluid that can lead to localized infections such as umbilical cord infection, meningitis, or pneumonia, or to a systemic multi-organ disease outbreak. If there is no allergic reaction to the skin test, some antibiotics can be used for treatment. However, it is important to note that parents should not use antibiotics on their own, but rather under the guidance of a doctor.
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