Abstract
Chlamydia pneumoniae has been increasingly recognized as an important aetiological agent in community-acquired pneumonia. A case of severe community-acquired pneumonia and multifunction dysfunction syndrome resulting from Chlamydia pneunoniae infection in a previously healthy adult is presented.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis
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Chlamydia Infections / drug therapy
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Chlamydia Infections / microbiology*
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Chlamydophila pneumoniae*
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Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
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Community-Acquired Infections / drug therapy
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Community-Acquired Infections / microbiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Multiple Organ Failure / microbiology*
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Shock, Septic / microbiology*