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What Causes Infection Spreading To Brain In A Baby?
my niece is 20 days old new born baby ........ day before yesterday he suddenly vomited little form then hes health became bad n he had fever and cold . n suddenly he got admitted yesterday ... doctor told he has got infection and that infection has spread to his brain ... doc told my niece has just 24 hours left to survive out of which now 10 hours r over ............... plz tell me wtz all this about
Sat, 5 Sep 2020
Hi,
This suggests neonatal sepsis with meningitis. The prognosis and chance of survival depends on may factors like the causative organism, presence of complications like shock, seizure and organ failures. Kindly discuss with your doctor, as details are lacking here.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
This suggests neonatal sepsis with meningitis. The prognosis and chance of survival depends on may factors like the causative organism, presence of complications like shock, seizure and organ failures. Kindly discuss with your doctor, as details are lacking here.
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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