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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
* | *Acute infection of umbilical stump | ||
* | *Rare | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
* | *Erythema of skin around umbilical stump | ||
* | *Purulent drainage | ||
* | *[[Fever]] | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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*[[Necrotizing fasciitis]] | *[[Necrotizing fasciitis]] | ||
*[[Neonatal sepsis]] | *[[Neonatal sepsis]] | ||
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}} | |||
==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*CBC, BMP | *CBC, BMP | ||
* | *Blood cultures | ||
* | *Septic workup if febrile neonate ([[UA]], [[CXR]], [[LP]]) | ||
* | *Imaging (ultrasound or CT) as indicated | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
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**[[Ampicillin]] | **[[Ampicillin]] | ||
**[[Vancomycin]] | **[[Vancomycin]] | ||
**Consider [[clindamycin]] or [[metronidazole]] if concern for [[anaerobes]] | |||
*Surgical consultation as indicated | *Surgical consultation as indicated | ||
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[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
[[Category:GI]] | [[Category:GI]] | ||
[[Category:ID]] |
Latest revision as of 19:25, 5 March 2020
Background
- Acute infection of umbilical stump
- Rare
Clinical Features
- Erythema of skin around umbilical stump
- Purulent drainage
- Fever
Differential Diagnosis
- Cellulitis of abdominal wall
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Neonatal sepsis
Neonatal Rashes
- Atopic dermatitis
- Candidiasis
- Diaper dermatitis
- Erythema toxicum neonatorum
- Neonatal acne
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Tinea capitis
- Impetigo
- Contact dermatitis
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Mongolian spots
- Omphalitis
- Pustular melanosis
- Sucking blisters
Evaluation
- CBC, BMP
- Blood cultures
- Septic workup if febrile neonate (UA, CXR, LP)
- Imaging (ultrasound or CT) as indicated
Management
- IV fluids NS 20mL/kg bolus if ill appearing
- Antibiotics
- Gentamycin
- Ampicillin
- Vancomycin
- Consider clindamycin or metronidazole if concern for anaerobes
- Surgical consultation as indicated
Disposition
- Admit if febrile or ill appearing
- Consider discharge if very mild case and excellent follow-up assured
References
Harwood Nuss, EMedicine