The following features are indicative of Congenital pneumonia:
irritability
abnormal wakefulness
increased limb tone
fisting
convulsions
respiratory distress
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Common Causes of Congenital pneumonia
The following are the most common causes of Congenital pneumonia:
Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria
Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria
Pasteurella multocida bacteria
Risk Factors for Congenital pneumonia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Congenital pneumonia:
inadequate antenatal care
home delivery
delivery by untrained personnel
neonatal resuscitation
intrapartum fever
obstetric problem of mother
foul smelling liquor
prolonged rupture of membrane
prolonged labour
low birth weight
prematurity
Gestational age
Intrauterine growth restriction
Urinary tract infections
teenage pregnancy
Prevention of Congenital pneumonia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Congenital pneumonia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
exclusive and early use of breastfeeding
nosocomial pneumonia free neonatal intensive care units
maternal immunization
Occurrence of Congenital pneumonia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Congenital pneumonia cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Congenital pneumonia most commonly occurs in the following age group:
At birth
Common Gender
Congenital pneumonia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Congenital pneumonia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Congenital pneumonia:
HSV test (Herpes simplex virus): To determine presence of Herpes simplex virus in the blood
PCR test (Polymerase chain reaction): To analyse short sequence of DNA for molecular genetics with amplification of selected DNA sequence
Complications of Congenital pneumonia if untreated
Yes, Congenital pneumonia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Congenital pneumonia is left untreated:
sepsis
respiratory insufficiency
can be fatal
Procedures for Treatment of Congenital pneumonia
The following procedures are used to treat Congenital pneumonia:
Oxygen therapy: Raises the level of oxygen in the bloodstream
Patient Support for Treatment of Congenital pneumonia
The following actions may help Congenital pneumonia patients:
Join online supporting research groups: Provides medical knowledge and care about the disease
Time for Treatment of Congenital pneumonia
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Congenital pneumonia to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 4 weeks
Is Congenital pneumonia Infectious?
Yes, Congenital pneumonia is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
through maternal urinary tract infection
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Congenital pneumonia.