Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection

Allegra, Luigi; Blasi, Francesco

A flood of data indicate the importance and the relevance in both respiratory and extrapulmonary disease of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection today. Antibody prevalence rates in Western countries reach 50% in the adult population and remain high in old age suggesting a high rate of reinfection. Chlamydia pneumoniae can cause upper respiratory tract infections, like pharyngitis and sinusitis as well as bronchitis and more than 10% of community-acquired pneumonia. Recent data suggest a possible association of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection with wheezing and adult-onset asthma. However, the most intriguing hypothesis pertains the possible association between Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and atherosclerosis.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1995-08-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783540750079

DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-2201-0

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 90