are infections in newborns common?
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Bacterial infections that happen within 72 hours of birth can be extremely dangerous for newborn babies. The medical name for this is 'early-onset neonatal bacterial infection'. These infections are particularly dangerous if there are any delays in recognising that the baby is ill and starting treatment.
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Premature babies are typically more vulnerable to infections because their immune systems are immature. The lack of antibodies and immunity in a premature baby's immune system means they can't fight off bacteria, viruses or fungi in the same way that full-term babies may be able to.
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The bacteria may have come from the mother during birth or from another source. Other people that live with someone who has GBS bacteria, including other children, are not at risk of getting sick.
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Viral infections are common among people of all ages but often seem to be concentrated in infants and children. Most childhood viral infections are not serious and include such diverse illnesses as colds, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea, and fever with a rash.
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Most HSV infections in newborns are caused by HSV-2 that the infant catches from the mother's birth canal. Newborns can sometimes get HSV-1 from close contact with someone who is shedding HSV-1 virus in their saliva or has an active HSV-1 outbreak (cold sores).
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It's common to acquire a yeast infection within a few weeks after giving birth. Postpartum yeast infections may be associated with antibiotics, vaginal birth, or hormonal changes. It is important to tell your doctor about your symptoms before attempting to use over the counter antifungal medications.
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Anyone can get either type of HSV. HSV-1 infection usually occurs in childhood, before age 5, from close contact with someone shedding HSV-1, often with cold sores. Most HSV infections in newborns are caused by HSV-2 that the infant catches from the mother's birth canal.
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Baby acne, or neonatal acne, is common and affects around 20 percent of newborns before they are 6 weeks old. It is most common on the face, but it can present on the neck, upper back, and chest. It is rare elsewhere on the body. In adults and teenagers, hormonal swings and clogged oil glands commonly cause acne.
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It's rare that a healing umbilical cord stump gets infected, but it can happen. A doctor's visit is in order if your newborn seems to be in pain or if you notice any of these signs of infection: Red, swollen appearance. A fluid-filled lump on or near your baby's umbilical-cord stump.
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With proper care, you and your baby should be fine. Most of these infections are limited to the bladder and urethra. But sometimes they can lead to a kidney infection. If they do, UTIs may lead to preterm labor (giving birth too early) and low birth weight.
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HSV-1 and HSV-2 infection puts newborns at high risk for developing severe and life-threatening symptoms, including: Fatal organ damage, including the liver, lungs, and heart. Serious viral infections, such as viral meningitis. Recurrent sores on the skin, eyes, genitals, or mouth.
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The labia—or outside lips of the vagina—and the clitoris can also look visibly swollen in newborn girls because of leftover hormones from pregnancy. Newborn vaginal discharge is completely normal. It does not hurt your baby, and it usually disappears on its own by the time your baby is 10 days old.
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While hepatitis B (HBV) infection is endemic in the UK, it is more common in developing countries, where children often acquire infection from their mothers during birth or through close contact in early infancy.
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RSV infection is most serious in young babies. Almost all children get the virus at least once before they are 2 years old. Older children and adults also get RSV at least every few years but do not usually get very sick from it.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in kids. They happen when bacteria (germs) get into the bladder or kidneys. A baby with a UTI may have a fever, throw up, or be fussy. Older kids may have a fever, have pain when peeing, need to pee a lot, or have lower belly pain.
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Newborns often have irregular breathing patterns that concern new parents. They can breathe fast, take long pauses between breaths, and make unusual noises. Newborns' breathing looks and sounds different from adults because: they breathe more through their nostrils than their mouth.
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Causes of newborn death The three major causes of neonatal deaths worldwide are infections (36%, which includes sepsis/pneumonia, tetanus and diarrhoea), pre-term (28%), and birth asphyxia (23%).