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(P23.3) Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b
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705 669 in individuals diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b confirmed
4 580 deaths with diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b
1% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b
Diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b is diagnosed Men are 24.80% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b
2 624 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b
1 956 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b - 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 streptococcus, group b
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b - what does this mean
Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b is a type of pneumonia that is acquired by a baby while still in the uterus or during delivery. it is caused by the bacteria streptococcus, group b, which is normally found in the vagina and can be passed from mother to baby during delivery.
What happens during the disease - congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b
Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b is caused by a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract acquired in utero or during the birthing process. the bacteria can enter the amniotic fluid or the mother's vagina, and travel up to the baby's lungs. the infection then causes inflammation of the alveoli and alveolar sacs, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, and fever.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b - Prevention
The best way to prevent congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group b is to get tested for the infection during pregnancy and to receive antibiotics if the test is positive. additionally, pregnant women should receive the group b streptococcus vaccine to help protect against the infection.