UMBILICAL CORD PROBLEMS

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Symptom Definition

• Umbilicus (navel) has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface
• Bleeding occurs from umbilical cord's point of separation
• Separation of umbilical cord is delayed past 2 weeks

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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