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Congenital pneumonia due to Escherichia coli

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital pneumonia due to Escherichia coli – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/264747265

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