Although the list compiled by these authors contained over 1000 ORFs, which were present in Protochlamydia but were absent in other Chlamydiales, their study did not examine which of these proteins were also present in other bacterial phyla. [doi.org]

CASE: A 32-year-old woman in her fourth pregnancy (16th week of gestation) presented with progressive septicemia after extensive contact with abortive material from her goat flock. Treatment with levofloxacin could not prevent abortion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Such studies are now required to investigate whether the present findings reflect the position in the lower respiratory tract. A possible confounding factor in the present study is the use of inhaled steroids by asthmatic participants. [erj.ersjournals.com]

According to the CDC, the varied clinical presentation and lack of standardization for diagnostic methods available present unique challenges for accurately identifying C. pneumoniae cases and appropriately treating patients. [arupconsult.com]

Macrolide antibiotics are still the treatment of choice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment for Chlamydophila pneumoniae depends on the symptoms and complications. If symptoms are mild, treatment may just mean managing the symptoms until the infection goes away on its own. [intermountainhealthcare.org]

Treatment Antimicrobial Regimen 1. [wikidoc.org]

Prognosis of pneumonia caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae is excellent. Hospitalization is uncommon, complications are rare, and most people have no residual deficits. [wikidoc.org]

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Abstract High affinity to the epithelial lining of the airways makes Chlamydophila pneumoniae a common etiological agent of respiratory tract infections (RTI). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Since it is difficult to detect C. pneumoniae in clinical practice, specific etiological diagnosis is established only in a minority of cases. [ijpmonline.org]

[…] differential Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) – much more sensitive than culture and serology Serology – atypical pneumonia presentation Order C. pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila concurrently; routine diagnostic tests to identify etiologic [arupconsult.com]

Potential Infectious Etiologies of Atherosclerosis: A Multifactorial Perspective. Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 7, Sept-Oct 2001 Ramirez J, Ahkee A, Ganzel BL, Ogden LL, Gaydos CA, Quinn TC, et al. [wikidoc.org]

Laboratory testing ruled out Streptococcus pyogenes, influenza virus, and Legionella pneumophila as possible infectious etiologies in these cases. [wwwnc.cdc.gov]

As illustrated in our review, we indeed acknowledge the existing evidence supporting this association in certain but not all geographical areas as well as the epidemiologic and scientific approaches the authors have undertaken. 1, 2 However, there is [bloodjournal.org]

Typical epidemiology: birds excrete infectious organisms in discharge from eyes, beaks, excrement. -- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please sign in or purchase a subscription -- Last updated: November 29, 2015 TY - ELEC T1 - Chlamydophila [hopkinsguides.com]

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Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, 4 Hantavirus Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) Adenovirus Hepatitis – viral Myocarditis Myocardial infarction Connective tissue disease Polymyositis Erythema nodosum/erythema multiforme Background Epidemiology [arupconsult.com]

Epidemiology of Chlamydia pneumoniae in atherosclerosis. Am Heart J 1999 ; 138: S500 – 503. Google Scholar Crossref Medline ISI 47. Lindholt, JS, Shi, GP. Chronic inflammation, immune response, and infection in abdominal aortic aneurysms. [journals.sagepub.com]

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The pathophysiology of this immunodeficiency is probably multifactorial. [imedpub.com]

Correspondence to: Dr S J Furrows Microbiology Department, University College London Hospitals, Cecil Fleming House, London WC1E 6DB, UK; SFurrowsaol.com Abstract Background: Chlamydophila pneumoniae has been postulated as an aetiological agent in the pathophysiology [jnnp.bmj.com]

Treatment with levofloxacin could not prevent abortion. Multiorgan failure requiring catecholamines and artificial ventilation developed in the patient. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

GOVERNMENT OF United States, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION THE, Secretary of, Department of Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services) Original Assignee Centers of Disease [patents.google.com]

Name of Depositor RC Barnes, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Source Throat swab of pneumonia patient References Barnes RC, et al. Characteristics of atypical chlamydial agents isolated from pneumonia patient in Atlanta, Georgia. [lgcstandards-atcc.org]

Infection control guidance was developed by US Air Force Academy preventive medicine staff and disseminated to all cadets. [wwwnc.cdc.gov]

PREVENTION AND CONTROL: Systematic vaccination with inactivated vaccines of the entire flock is required, including males. This allows vaccination even during pregnancy. [hipra.com]