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(P23.0) Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
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705 669 in individuals diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to viral agent confirmed
4 580 deaths with diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
1% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
Diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to viral agent is diagnosed Men are 24.80% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
2 624 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
1 956 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital pneumonia due to viral agent - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent - what does this mean
Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent is a rare form of pneumonia that occurs in newborns, caused by a viral infection contracted before or during birth. it can cause severe respiratory distress and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
What happens during the disease - congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
Congenital pneumonia due to a viral agent is caused by a mother passing the virus to her unborn baby during pregnancy. the virus can cause inflammation of the baby's lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and other symptoms of pneumonia. in some cases, the virus can also cause infection of other organs, such as the brain, which can lead to further complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical examination to assess the patient's condition.
- Order a chest X-ray to determine the extent of the infection.
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) to check for any signs of infection.
- Order a sputum culture to identify the specific virus causing the infection.
- Order a throat swab to identify the virus.
- Order a bronchoscopy to examine the airways and lungs.
- Order a bronchoalveolar lavage to collect samples for testing.
- Order a lung biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
- Order a viral culture to identify the specific virus.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce symptoms of the disease and prevent further complications
- Administer antiviral medications
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections
- Monitor oxygen levels and provide supplemental oxygen as needed
- Provide supportive care such as hydration, nutrition and rest
- Administer medications to reduce fever, pain, and inflammation
- Encourage coughing to clear mucus from the lungs
- Perform regular chest x-rays to monitor the progress of the disease
- Provide education and support to the patient and family
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent - Prevention
Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent can be prevented by ensuring that pregnant women are vaccinated against the relevant viruses, such as the flu, as well as avoiding contact with people who have been exposed to the virus. additionally, pregnant women should be monitored for any signs of infection and seek medical attention immediately if any symptoms occur.