CA40.00 Pneumonia due to Chlamydophila pneumoniae

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Chlamydia pneumoniae. This disease commonly presents with a gradual onset of cough with low-grade fever. This disease may also present with pharyngitis, laryngitis, and sinusitis. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Chlamydia pneumoniae in a sputum sample.

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• Congenital pneumonia due to Chlamydia  (KB24)

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synonyms

• Pneumonia due to Chlamydophila pneumoniae
• pneumonia due to chlamydia
• pneumonia due to Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Late-onset pneumonia due to Chlamydia

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