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I just found out that my neice had a baby 2 1/2 weeks ago and the baby is in the hospital for meningitis, kidney infection, and e-coli. Could anyone explain how bad that is and what could have caused it.What is the chances of him comming out of this a healthy little boy. The Baby was full term and weight 8.5 lbs. She was in labor for 48 hours and I was told that the baby could have had a bowel movement while in labor and that is what could have caused the e-coli. So is that possible? I am really concerned. Can anyone give me some questions that I can ask the doctor about the baby's condition. What should I ask him to assure me and my neice that he is getting the best treatment.

As a nurse, he is getting the best treatment possible, it's the faith you have to have in our system. I would ask what the cultures are sensitive to and what antibiotics are you giving.

I am an oncology nurse but I will tell you what I know about pediatrics. When kids are that young all infections turn to meningitis, why I am not sure. e-coli is causing the kidney infection and is now in the blood? I have heard the BM thing too, but I am not sure that is the truth, especially 2.5 weeks out. Ask the doctor what they think. There is no shame in not knowing

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