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Infection in csection stitch

2022-11-17 14:33:36
Hello Just wanted to know, can mother pass her c section stitches infection to 1 month old baby ? And can the inside stitch be infected after 5 weeks? Thanks in advance.
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The mother can pass an infection to her baby . But the baby doesn't have the Caesarean Section.  So it can't be a "Caesarean Section stitch infection". Caesarean Section stitch "inside" can get infected after 5 weeks.

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Answered2022-11-17 14:39:59

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Definitely not Yes thy can be infected anytime

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