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My new born baby 19 day old having navel cord infection oozes pus, the surrounding skin becomes red and ,  the area develops a yellow moist bump
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Thus could be sign of early umbilical stump infection.  Immediately consult a pediatrician.  May need NICU admission. Apply muporicin ointment locally
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