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Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2083072661

A disease of the pulmonary system in neonates, caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus group B in utero. This disease is characterised by respiratory distress or tachycardia, and may be fatal. Transmission is commonly by vertical transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Streptococcus group B in the neonate.