How does Streptococcus pneumoniae infect?

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Now there are many new mothers don't know whether their children are sick or not, and whether they have any symptoms. There are also some new mothers who have a lot of wrong ways to their babies, especially the misunderstanding of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Here I'll tell you where the misunderstanding of Streptococcus pneumoniae is, hoping to help you!

How does Streptococcus pneumoniae infect?

Many new mothers think that their babies have their own maternal antibody protection and will not be infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae diseases. In fact, this is wrong. After the baby is born, they can indeed obtain some maternal antibody from breast milk, and the maternal antibody can provide certain immunity for the baby. But the maternal antibody contained in breast milk is very limited. Generally speaking, the maternal antibody in the baby will gradually disappear after 6 months of birth.

There are also many new mothers who think their babies will not be infected at home every day. Streptococcus pneumoniae widely exists in the nasopharynx of healthy adults and children. Even if the baby stays at home all the time, it may be infected by a healthy "carrier" of Streptococcus pneumoniae at home. Once the baby's immunity drops, Streptococcus pneumoniae will take advantage of the situation, causing infection, leading to a variety of serious diseases.

Another is that new mothers think that their baby's face is infected with pneumonia, and they will not be infected if they have immunity in the future. In fact, there are many pathogens causing pneumonia. After the baby gets pneumonia, they can only produce specific protective antibodies against one pathogen, but these antibodies can not protect the baby from the invasion of other pathogens. Targeted vaccination can effectively prevent pneumonia caused by common pathogens.

matters needing attention

In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep optimistic mood, pay attention not to fatigue, pay attention to the recovery of the body, in addition, if there are any symptoms should go to the hospital for examination, and corresponding treatment, these are to actively do.