Omphalitis Catarrhal

Omphalitis catarrhal

Catarrhal omphalitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the skin and underlying tissues in the area of ​​the umbilical ring, caused by staphylococcal and streptococcal infections (most often mixed microflora).

The reasons for the development of this form are infection from the environment and traumatic damage to the umbilical wound. The pathogen (usually streptococcus, much less often staphylococcus) penetrates through microtraumas into the outer part of the umbilical vessels and causes purulent melting of the umbilical tissues. This condition is called omphalitis to distinguish it from congenital umbilical hernia and true umbilical hematomas. Damage to the skin around the navel occurs due to the fact that they are interconnected with the mucous membranes of the vestibule of the vagina. Baby's head through labor