(P37) Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases

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80 101 in individuals diagnosis other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases confirmed
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2 737 deaths with diagnosis other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases

Diagnosis other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases is diagnosed Women are 1.14% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases

1 332 (3.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases

1 405 (3.5 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Disease Features other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases - what does this mean

Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases occur when a pregnant woman is infected with a virus, bacteria, or parasite that is then passed on to the unborn baby. these infections can occur before, during, or shortly after birth, and can have serious consequences for the baby's health.

What happens during the disease - other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases

Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases refer to any infectious or parasitic disease that is present at birth due to exposure of the fetus to the infectious agent in utero. these diseases can be caused by a variety of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and can be acquired through a variety of means including vertical transmission from the mother, blood transfusions, and contaminated needles. the pathogenesis of these diseases depends on the type of microorganism involved and the route of transmission.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical Examination
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Imaging Tests
  • Genetic Tests
  • Immunological Tests
  • Serological Tests
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To treat Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Administer antibiotics to eliminate bacterial infection
  • Prescribe antifungal medications to reduce fungal infection
  • Prescribe antiparasitic medications to reduce parasitic infection
  • Provide supportive care, including oxygen therapy, nutrition, and hydration
  • Perform surgery to remove infected tissue
  • Provide immunizations to prevent further infection
  • Educate patient and family about the disease and how to manage it
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18 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases - Prevention

Prevention of other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases involves avoiding contact with people who have been infected, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding contact with contaminated food or water. vaccines may also be used to prevent these diseases. additionally, pregnant women should receive proper prenatal care to reduce the risk of transmission to the unborn child.

Specified forms of the disease

(P37.0) Congenital tuberculosis
(P37.1) Congenital toxoplasmosis
(P37.2) Neonatal (disseminated) listeriosis
(P37.3) Congenital falciparum malaria
(P37.4) Other congenital malaria
(P37.5) Neonatal candidiasis
(P37.8) Other specified congenital infectious and parasitic diseases
(P37.9) Congenital infectious and parasitic disease, unspecified