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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Omphalitis is most commonly caused by bacteria. The most common bacteria are [[Staphylococcus aureus]], [[Streptococcus]], [[Escherichia Coli]] and [[Klebsiella pneumoniae]]. The infection is typically caused by a mix of these organisms and is, thus, a mixed [[Gram-positive]] and [[Gram-negative]] infection. [[Anaerobic organism|Anaerobic]] bacteria can also be involved. A common cause of omphalitis is [[hygiene|improper cord care]]. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Life Threatening Causes=== | ===Life Threatening Causes=== | ||
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | |||
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===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
*[[cord|Improper cord care]] | *[[cord|Improper cord care]] | ||
===Causes by Organ System=== | ===Causes by Organ System=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Omphalitis is most commonly caused by bacteria. The most common bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The infection is typically caused by a mix of these organisms and is, thus, a mixed Gram-positive and Gram-negative infection. Anaerobic bacteria can also be involved. A common cause of omphalitis is improper cord care.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
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