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==Background==
==Background==
*acute infection of umbilical stump  
 
*rare
*Acute infection of umbilical stump  
*can progress to severe cellulitis of abd wall, necrotizing fasc, sepsis
*Rare
 


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
#erythema of skin around umbilical stump
#purulent drainage
#fever


==Workup==
*Erythema of skin around umbilical stump
*Purulent drainage
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Fever|Fever]]
 
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
 
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Cellulitis|Cellulitis]] of abdominal wall
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Necrotizing fasciitis|Necrotizing fasciitis]]
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Neonatal sepsis|Neonatal sepsis]]
 
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{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}
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==Evaluation==
 
*CBC, BMP  
*CBC, BMP  
*blood cultures  
*Blood cultures  
*septic workup if febrile neonate (UA, CXR, LP)  
*Septic workup if febrile neonate ([[Special:MyLanguage/UA|UA]], [[Special:MyLanguage/CXR|CXR]], [[Special:MyLanguage/LP|LP]])  
*imaging (ultrasound or CT)&nbsp;as indicated
*Imaging (ultrasound or CT) as indicated
 
 
==Management==
 
*IV fluids NS 20mL/kg bolus if ill appearing
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Antibiotics|Antibiotics]]
**[[Special:MyLanguage/Gentamycin|Gentamycin]]
**[[Special:MyLanguage/Ampicillin|Ampicillin]]
**[[Special:MyLanguage/Vancomycin|Vancomycin]]
**Consider [[Special:MyLanguage/clindamycin|clindamycin]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/metronidazole|metronidazole]] if concern for [[Special:MyLanguage/anaerobes|anaerobes]]
*Surgical consultation as indicated
 
 
==Disposition==
 
*Admit if febrile or ill appearing
*Consider discharge if very mild case and excellent follow-up assured


==Treatment==
#IV fluids NS 20mL/kg bolus if ill appearing
#Abx
##Gentamycin
##Ampicillin
##[[Vancomycin]]
#Surgical consultation as indicated


==Disposition==  
==References==
#admit if febrile or ill appearing
#consider d/c if very mild case and excellent follow-up assured


==Source==
Harwood Nuss, EMedicine
Harwood Nuss, EMedicine


[[Category:Peds]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:GI]]
[[Category:GI]]
[[Category:ID]]
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Latest revision as of 23:49, 4 January 2026


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