(P36.1) Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

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437 493 in individuals diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci confirmed

17 897 deaths with diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

4% mortality rate associated with the disease sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci is diagnosed Men are 20.86% more likely than Women

264 385

Men receive the diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

9 994 (3.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

173 108

Women receive the diagnosis sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

7 903 (4.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci - Men and Women aged 0

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 30-39

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+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-29

Disease Features sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

Absence or low individual and public risk

Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci - what does this mean

Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci is a condition in which bacteria, usually streptococcus, enter the newborn's bloodstream and cause a systemic infection. this can lead to an overactive immune response, organ failure, and even death. it is most commonly caused by bacteria entering the baby's body during delivery, but can also occur if the baby is exposed to an infected person or object.

What happens during the disease - sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci

Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci is caused by the presence of virulent streptococcal bacteria in the bloodstream of the newborn. these bacteria can enter the bloodstream through contact with the mother's vagina during delivery or through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. once in the bloodstream, the bacteria can cause an infection that leads to inflammation, sepsis, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Complete physical examination of the newborn
Blood tests to check for infection
Urine tests to check for infection
Chest X-ray to check for respiratory infection
Culture of blood and urine to identify the type of bacteria causing the infection
Lumbar puncture to check for meningitis
CT scan to check for other organ involvement
Echocardiogram to check for heart involvement

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal of Treatment: Reduce the severity of sepsis symptoms and prevent the spread of infection

Administer antibiotics to reduce the amount of bacteria in the body
Provide supportive care such as oxygen, fluids, and nutrition
Monitor vital signs and other lab tests to assess the severity of the sepsis
Monitor for any signs of organ failure
Monitor for any signs of infection in other organs
Provide treatments to reduce inflammation and prevent further damage to the organs
Provide treatments to reduce fever and other symptoms of sepsis
Provide treatments to prevent the spread of infection to other organs

17 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci - Prevention

The best way to prevent sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci is to practice good hygiene and to ensure that all medical personnel involved in the delivery of the baby are up to date on their vaccinations. additionally, mothers should be screened for group b streptococcus during pregnancy and antibiotics should be administered during labor if the mother tests positive.

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