(P36.0) Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b

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437 493 in individuals diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b confirmed
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17 897 deaths with diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b
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4% mortality rate associated with the disease sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b

Diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b is diagnosed Men are 20.86% more likely than Women

264 385

Men receive the diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b

9 994 (3.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b

7 903 (4.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 30-39
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 40-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 30-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-29

Disease Features sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b - what does this mean

Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b, is a bacterial infection that occurs when a mother passes the bacteria to her baby during labor. the bacteria can enter the baby's bloodstream and cause an infection, leading to sepsis. symptoms of sepsis include fever, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and low blood pressure. if left untreated, sepsis can cause organ failure and death.

What happens during the disease - sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b

Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b occurs when a pregnant mother is colonized with the bacteria and passes it to her baby during delivery. the bacteria can enter the baby's bloodstream and cause an infection, leading to a systemic inflammatory response, organ dysfunction, and, in some cases, death. early recognition and aggressive treatment of sepsis in newborns is essential to prevent long-term complications and death.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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17 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b - Prevention

Prevention of sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group b can be achieved by screening pregnant women for the presence of this bacteria, administering antibiotics to those who test positive, and providing early and appropriate treatment of any newborns who become infected.