Omphalitis in a Nigerian Neonate; Lessons to learn
V. I. Joel-Medewase, A. A. Adegoke, O. A. Oyedeji
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · pp. 760–765 · Published 5 May 2014
10.9734/IJTDH/2014/9694Abstract
We present a four day old male neonate who presented at the special care baby unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Ado–Ekiti with features of peri-umbilical cellulitis. The factors that predisposed to the development of omphalitis in this neonate whose mother is a university graduate is discussed with a view of providing information on how to prevent future occurrences.
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