After 3 days of bih, the base of umbilical cord is red and swollen. It indicates ?: (A) Normal phenomenon, (B) CHF, (C) Infection, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., InfectionRedness or edema at the base of umbilical cord indicate inflammatory changes and infection.It is called as omphalitis.