KA04.0 Fetus or newborn affected by chorioamnionitis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

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  (KA60-KA6Z)

synonyms

• Fetus or newborn affected by chorioamnionitis
• Fetus or newborn affected by amnionitis
• fetus or neonate affected by amnionitis
• Fetus or newborn affected by membranitis
• fetus or neonate affected by membranitis
• Fetus or newborn affected by placentitis

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