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Is Taxim 165 Mg Right Medication For High WBC Counts In New Born?

My new born girl has a WBC count of 22,000 at birth. She has been given Taxim 165 mg for 7 days via injection. Is this ok? The Doctor says there might be an infection and its a prevention they are taking for it, however there is no need to confirm the WBC count or any other culture to confirm that the Infection is gone. Please suggest.
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Hi I am dr Kadhir,
At first its important that you ensure few things,
1. Is the baby is a term baby and his weight is appropriate for his gestational age.
2. Is the baby taking feeds well and active
3. Any maternal infection last 1 week before delivery .
4.why was the WBC counts checked ?
Its important to do a blood culture and crp before starting antibiotics .
5.wbc count of 22000 in a new born is taken normal if all the above mentioned points are satisfied and is not the only criteria for antibiotics.
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Is Taxim 165 Mg Right Medication For High WBC Counts In New Born?

Hi I am dr Kadhir, At first its important that you ensure few things, 1. Is the baby is a term baby and his weight is appropriate for his gestational age. 2. Is the baby taking feeds well and active 3. Any maternal infection last 1 week before delivery . 4.why was the WBC counts checked ? Its important to do a blood culture and crp before starting antibiotics . 5.wbc count of 22000 in a new born is taken normal if all the above mentioned points are satisfied and is not the only criteria for antibiotics. Thank you for using health care magic.