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Q. A newborn (FTND with good cry) on day 2 is having fever with excessive, inconsolable crying episodes. However, in between the episodes of crying, he takes feed normally. His cry is neg, tlc 20000 dlc wnl. How to differentiate between septicemia and convulsions?

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Hafizullah

English: Difference between septicemia and convulsions in a newborn

?? Septicemia:

Fever is usually persistent.

Baby may have poor feeding consistently, even between crying episodes.

Baby can appear lethargic, irritable, with mottled or pale skin.

Other signs: respiratory distress, abnormal movements, bulging fontanelle.

?? Convulsions:

Episodes of sudden abnormal movements, jerking or stiffness.

Eye deviation, lip smacking, or abnormal posturing can occur.

Between convulsive episodes, baby can feed normally.

Fever may or may not be present.

13 hours ago

MarideeKaye Hunter

sepsis...fever

14 hours ago

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