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What Causes Blood Infection In A Child?
i was induced around 24 hours after my waters broke but was told i would receive antibiotics at 2am but did not receive them til 6 am. my son was born with a blood infection that was not picked up till 2 days after his birth so i would like to no if the blood infection was most likely caused by the slackness of the hospital staff?
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hi,
Leaking of water more than 18 hours before delivery is a risk factor for blood infection in baby. Although chance is reduced by antibiotics, it can not be eliminated. delay of 4 hours, by itself, need not be attributed as the cause. No need to worry, as most of the times baby responds dramatically to antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Leaking of water more than 18 hours before delivery is a risk factor for blood infection in baby. Although chance is reduced by antibiotics, it can not be eliminated. delay of 4 hours, by itself, need not be attributed as the cause. No need to worry, as most of the times baby responds dramatically to antibiotics.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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