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What Is PCR In A New Born Baby?
dear doctor,yesterday my cousin delivered a baby girl wt.3.460kgs .by normal delivery. they have dome some investigations...and they said some problem is there with pcr and they started antibiotics... what is that ...? why antibiotics...? pls reply me....thank you...
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Hi,
PCR stands for polymerised chain reaction- a test used to detect micro organisms like bacteria and virus in our body. It is abnormal means, they might have detected some bacteria infecting the baby, prompting antibiotic therapy to clear the infection. This happens often when there was premature leaking / fever / urine infection in mother and sometimes without an obvious reason. Need not worry, he will get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
PCR stands for polymerised chain reaction- a test used to detect micro organisms like bacteria and virus in our body. It is abnormal means, they might have detected some bacteria infecting the baby, prompting antibiotic therapy to clear the infection. This happens often when there was premature leaking / fever / urine infection in mother and sometimes without an obvious reason. Need not worry, he will get well soon.
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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