title: Chlamydia pneumoniae, strain TWAR pneumonia.
abstract: Chlamydia pneumoniae, strain TWAR is a newly recognized third species of Chlamydia. It is an important cause of pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other acute respiratory infections. It is a human pathogen transmitted by the respiratory route. Successful antibiotic treatment with tetracycline or erythromycin requires high dosage and a prolonged course.
authors.affiliation: Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Grayston
mesh_terms: D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D016993:Chlamydophila pneumoniae / Q000145:classification* / Q000187:drug effects / Q000472:pathogenicity; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004917:Erythromycin; D013752:Tetracycline