P39: Other infections specific to the perinatal period
P39.4: Neonatal skin infection
Bacteria can cause the baby’s skin to become inflamed. When the skin is inflamed, the skin at the places affected may be red or be hotter than usual. The skin at the places affected may also swell up, or pustules may form. The places affected may be sore.
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