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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*erythema of skin around umbilical stump  
*Erythema of skin around umbilical stump  
*purulent drainage  
*Purulent drainage  
*fever
*[[Fever]]


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==

Revisión del 10:24 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