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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
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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
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What Causes Blood Infection In A Child?

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