Neonatal Mastitis and Omphalitis: Presentation, Outcomes, and Concurrent Serious Bacterial Infection

Background: Neonatal mastitis and omphalitis are uncommon but potentially serious infections in neonates. Clinical findings may range from localized soft tissue infection to more invasive necrotizing local infection or systemic illness with other concurrent serious bacterial infections. Modern literature on these diseases is scant, and there is very little evidence available to guide evaluation and treatment decisions. Objective: Describe the clinical presentation, prevalence of concurrent serious bacterial infection (SBI), and outcomes among infants with neonatal mastitis and omphalitis. Design/Methods: Utilizing the framework of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Collaborative …