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UMBILICAL INFECTION [1 record]

Record 1 2012-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
DEF

An inflammation of the umbilical stump marked by redness, swelling, and purulent exudate in severe cases.

CONT

Omphalitis is an infection of the cord stump or its surrounding tissues. It presents most commonly in the newborn ... Patients with omphalitis present with erythema, edema, and/or purulent drainage from the umbilical stump.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
DEF

Inflammation locale et/ou locorégionale de l'ombilic.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
DEF

Inflamación del muñón umbilical, caracterizado por enrojecimiento, hinchazón y exudado purulento en los casos graves.

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