After 3 days of bih, the base of the umbilical cord is red and swollen. It indicates: (A) Normal phenomenon, (B) CHF, (C) Infection, (D) Clotting factor deficiency
Answer is C. Redness or edema at the base of umbilical cord indicate inflammatory changes and infectionIt is called as omphalitis(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 890, 811)