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Fetus or newborn affected by chorioamnionitis
Link to WHO Definition
Fetus or newborn affected by chorioamnionitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1202087709
Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the placental tissues and amniotic fluid. It can lead to bacteraemia in the mother, which is an infection of the blood, and this can cause preterm birth or infection in the newborn. Organisms which are usually responsible for chorioamnionitis include Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Group B streptococcus.