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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
*CBC, BMP  
*CBC, BMP  
*blood cultures  
*Blood cultures  
*septic workup if febrile neonate ([[UA]], [[CXR]], [[LP]])  
*Septic workup if febrile neonate ([[UA]], [[CXR]], [[LP]])  
*imaging (ultrasound or CT) as indicated
*Imaging (ultrasound or CT) as indicated


==Management==
==Management==

Revisión del 16:36 10 oct 2018

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