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OMPHALITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- omphalitis
1, record 1, English, omphalitis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- umbilical infection 2, record 1, English, umbilical%20infection
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of the umbilical stump marked by redness, swelling, and purulent exudate in severe cases. 3, record 1, English, - omphalitis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, English, - omphalitis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- omphalite
1, record 1, French, omphalite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation locale et/ou locorégionale de l'ombilic. 1, record 1, French, - omphalite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- onfalitis
1, record 1, Spanish, onfalitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación del muñón umbilical, caracterizado por enrojecimiento, hinchazón y exudado purulento en los casos graves. 1, record 1, Spanish, - onfalitis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- omphalitis
1, record 2, English, omphalitis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- navel infection 2, record 2, English, navel%20infection
correct
- mushy-chick disease 2, record 2, English, mushy%2Dchick%20disease
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Navel infection, mushy-chick disease or omphalitis is characterized by a failure of the navel opening (umbilicus) to close properly, with a resultant infection of the internal organs by various kinds of bacteria. 2, record 2, English, - omphalitis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Signs of omphalitis are general weakness, a tendency to huddle near the brooder, and sudden death. 3, record 2, English, - omphalitis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- omphalite
1, record 2, French, omphalite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] inflammation de l'ombilic, avec comme conséquence, la non résorption du sac vitellin. 2, record 2, French, - omphalite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le traitement de l'omphalite localisée est possible; il comporte l'enlèvement de la croûtelette ombilicale et la désinfection de l'ombilic. 3, record 2, French, - omphalite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- onfalitis
1, record 2, Spanish, onfalitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infección local aguda del ombligo externo [con presencia de] inflamación [...], aumento de tamaño, presencia de exudado purulento y dolor a la palpación, posteriormente se puede organizar un absceso cerrado que al madurar fistuliza exudado purulento. 2, record 2, Spanish, - onfalitis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La onfalitis y la onfaloflebitis son las principales patologías del ombligo y entre las causas predisponentes de aparición de éstas se citan la incorrecta cura del ombligo tras el nacimiento, la mala higiene donde ocurre el parto y el hábitat del ternero en los primeros días del nacimiento. 3, record 2, Spanish, - onfalitis
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