Category 🔹 Section 2: Infectious Diseases

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Fact #10: Late diagnosis can lead to severe brain damage or lifelong disabilities

Neonatal meningitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and treatment. If left untreated or diagnosed too late, the infection can cause severe brain damage, developmental delays, and lifelong disabilities. This is because meningitis causes inflammation of the meninges…

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Fact #7: Early-onset Neonatal sepsis is often caused by bacteria passed from the mother.

Neonatal sepsis is a life-threatening bloodstream infection in newborns, occurring when bacteria, viruses, or fungi invade the baby’s body. It is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent severe complications. One…

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