Funisitis

Funisitis

Definition

An acute inflammation of the umbilical cord. It is characterized by the presence of polymorphonuclear cells migrating from the fetal umbilical cord vessels through the umbilical cord towards the bacteria containing amniotic fluid.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0