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Fetus or newborn affected by chorioamnionitis
Feto ou recém-nascido afetado por corioamnionite
CategoryDefinition
Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the placental tissues and amniotic fluid. It can lead to bacteraemia in the mother, which is an infection of the blood, and this can cause preterm birth or infection in the newborn. Organisms which are usually responsible for chorioamnionitis include Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Group B streptococcus.
Exclusions
- Infections of the fetus or newborn
Index Terms
Fetus or newborn affected by chorioamnionitisFetus or newborn affected by amnionitisfetus or neonate affected by amnionitisFetus or newborn affected by membranitisfetus or neonate affected by membranitisFetus or newborn affected by placentitis