6th February 2024

A neonate has been referred to the infectious disease team with inflamed gums

A neonate has been referred to the infectious disease team with inflamed gums, a skin infection and pneumonia. There is no family history of tuberculosis and of similar presentations. The midwife reported delayed sloughing of the umbilical cord. It is noted that the skin infection is associated with an absence of pus formation.

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