Omphalitis in a Nigerian Neonate; Lessons to learn
V. I. Joel-Medewase
Neonatology Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teahing Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
A. A. Adegoke
Department of Paediatrics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. 3Department of Paediatrics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teahing Hospital
O. A. Oyedeji *
Department of Paediatrics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teahing Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State and Visiting Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, University Teaching Hospital, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Neonates, peri-umbilical cord, infections