Omphalitis in a Nigerian Neonate; Lessons to learn.
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2014-07
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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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Neonates, peri-umbilical cord, infections
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Medewase V I Joel, Adegoke A A, Oyedeji O A. Omphalitis in a Nigerian Neonate; Lessons to learn. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health. 2014 July; 4(7): 760-765.