Catalog

Congenital pneumonia due to Chlamydia

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital pneumonia due to Chlamydia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1842329598

A disease of the pulmonary system, in neonates caused by the gram-negative bacteria Chlamydia pneumoniae. It is characterised by conjunctivitis, nasopharyngitis, or pneumonia. Transmission is commonly by vertical transmission. Confirmation is by culture of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the neonate.