What is septicemia in children

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Now children's lives are getting better and better, but because of environmental pollution and other reasons, more and more children suffer from child sepsis. Now let's share with you what is child sepsis?

What is septicemia in children

First, children's septicemia is a serious systemic infection, caused by bacteria invading the blood circulation and producing toxins. The most common route of infection is the navel, followed by the skin and mucous membrane. Bacteria can also enter the blood circulation from the respiratory tract and digestive tract.

Second, childhood sepsis is often associated with the immune function of children, because the younger the age is, the worse the immune function is, and the weaker the limited ability is after local infection, which can easily lead to the spread of infection.

Third, the skin and mucous membrane of children are tender and vulnerable to injury, the phagocytic function of mononuclear phagocytes and leukocytes in blood is poor, and the serum immunoglobulin and complement levels are also low, which creates conditions for the occurrence of sepsis. When children with malnutrition, congenital immunodeficiency, nephrotic syndrome are treated with glucocorticoids, and when children with leukemia and tumor are treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, sepsis can be caused by low immune function.

matters needing attention

Parents of children with sepsis must pay special attention to diet, and let them eat food rich in high-quality protein. The consumption of protein in patients with sepsis is far greater than that in normal people. Only by adding enough protein can the function of various tissues and organs be maintained.