Patient's question:
The baby has been having pus in the umbilicus recently, and it smells bad. The area around the umbilicus is also red. This is a newly developed condition, and no treatment has been administered yet. I would like to know what medicine is used for infant umbilical?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you; according to your description, the baby may have omphalitis, which is often caused by infection, with purulent discharge likely due to Staphylococcus aureus. It could be related to local moisture. It is recommended to go to the hospital for cleaning, followed by iodophor disinfection and treatment, twice a day. Oral antibiotic medication may be used as needed. Wishing you good health.