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(P23.1) Congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia
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705 669 in individuals diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia confirmed
4 580 deaths with diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia
1% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia
Diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia is diagnosed Men are 24.80% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia
2 624 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia
1 956 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia - 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 chlamydia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia - what does this mean
Congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia is a rare but serious condition that occurs when the mother passes the chlamydia bacteria to her baby during pregnancy or delivery. the infection can cause inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and other serious complications.
What happens during the disease - congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia
Congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia is caused by an infection of the mother's uterus by the chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. during pregnancy, the bacteria can spread to the fetus through the placenta, leading to an infection of the lungs. this can cause inflammation of the lungs and lead to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fever, and coughing. if left untreated, the infection can cause severe damage to the lungs, leading to respiratory failure and death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Blood tests
- Sputum test
- CT scan
- Chlamydia PCR testing
- Urine test
- Bronchoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the Congenital Pneumonia due to Chlamydia.
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat the Chlamydia infection
- Prescribe supplemental oxygen to increase oxygen levels in the blood
- Monitor the patient's vital signs and oxygen levels
- Provide chest physical therapy to help loosen and remove secretions from the lungs
- Provide nutrition and hydration to support the patient's immune system
- Monitor the patient for any signs of infection or complications
- Administer vaccinations to prevent future infections
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia - Prevention
The best way to prevent congenital pneumonia due to chlamydia is for pregnant women to be tested for chlamydia and to receive appropriate antibiotic treatment if they test positive. additionally, pregnant women should receive regular prenatal care and be counseled on the risks of sexually transmitted infections and the importance of practicing safe sex.