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Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1787589781

A disease of the pulmonary system in neonates, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in utero. This disease is characterised by respiratory distress, and may be fatal. Transmission is commonly by vertical transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the neonate.