Mortality rate was 15%; all deaths occurred in patients presenting with systemic symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These complications include the development of intraabdominal abscesses, periumbilical cellulitis, thrombophlebitis in the portal and/or umbilical veins, peritonitis, and bowel ischemia.13–16 Neonatal omphalitis may present at 4 grades of severity: (1 [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

• Staphylococcus Aureus

  Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were the most frequent microorganisms. Mortality rate was 15%; all deaths occurred in patients presenting with systemic symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  aureus remains the most frequently reported organism.5–7,12 Other common pathogens include group A and group B Streptococci and Gram-negative bacilli including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, and Pseudomonas species. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

This analysis provides only very weak, or perhaps no, evidence for a benefit of chlorhexidine treatment. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Barfield, MD, MPH, FAAP – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Erin L. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]