Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Pulmonary & Thoracic
| Author: | Luigi Allegra, Francesco Blasi | ISBN: | 9788847022010 |
| Publisher: | Springer Milan | Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Luigi Allegra, Francesco Blasi |
| ISBN: | 9788847022010 |
| Publisher: | Springer Milan |
| Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
