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*[[Necrotizing fasciitis]]
*[[Necrotizing fasciitis]]
*[[Neonatal sepsis]]
*[[Neonatal sepsis]]
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}


==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==

Revisión del 09:42 19 dic 2016

Background

  • acute infection of umbilical stump
  • rare

Clinical Features

  • erythema of skin around umbilical stump
  • purulent drainage
  • fever

Differential Diagnosis

Neonatal Rashes

Evaluation

  • CBC, BMP
  • blood cultures
  • septic workup if febrile neonate (UA, CXR, LP)
  • imaging (ultrasound or CT) as indicated

Management

Disposition

  • Admit if febrile or ill appearing
  • Consider discharge if very mild case and excellent follow-up assured

References

Harwood Nuss, EMedicine