Chlamydia trachomatis pneumonitis: a case study and literature review.
Chlamydia trachomatis was cultured from the lung and eye of an 11-day-old infant who had rapidly deteriorating respiratory symptoms. Chlamydia trachomatis inclusion bodies were identified on thick Epon sections and by electron microscopy. We discuss the unusual presentation and review the published histopathological lung findings.
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Dr. Charles A. Janeway Child Health Centre, Department of Pathology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.
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Andrews
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D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000473:pathology; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology