After lab tests are performed, the baby will be admitted to the hospital and started on IV antibiotics to cover the bacteria that usually cause this infection. There is no way to prevent patent urachus, but the bladder infections frequently seen with this condition can be made less likely if antibiotics are given as a preventive measure. All aspects of cord care, from the moment it is cut with a sterile blade to the antibiotic applied to prevent infection to the need to keep the cord dry, are aimed at preventing the serious condition of omphalitis. No follow-up is usually necessary once the cord condition has been diagnosed and treated effectively. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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