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omphalitis

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omphalitis /om·pha·li·tis/ (om″fah-li´tis) inflammation of the umbilicus.
om·pha·li·tis (mf-lts)
n.
Inflammation of the navel and surrounding parts.

omphalitis
[om′fəlī′tis]
an inflammation of the umbilical stump marked by redness, swelling, and purulent exudate in severe cases. This condition is rare in developed countries.

omphalitis [om″fah-li´tis]
inflammation of the umbilicus.

omphalitis
inflammation, usually by infection, of the tissues of the umbilicus, usually involving the umbilical veins. See also joint-ill.

avian omphalitis
caused by infection of the yolk by Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., bacilli and enterococci and manifested by embryonic and early chick mortality. The yolks are caseous or watery and the chickens edematous. Called also mushy chick disease.

omphalitis
Neonatology Umbilical inflammation


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The steps performed from moment the cord is cut with a sterile blade, to the antibiotic applied to prevent infection, to the need to keep the cord dry, are all precautions aimed at preventing the serious condition of omphalitis.
The second case involved another infant, also born in November 2002, who was readmitted to the hospital 4 days later for treatment of omphalitis.
 
 
 
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