Chlamydia pneumonia

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Chlamydia pneumonia is a form of atypical pneumonia

Pathology

It is caused be the organismChlamydophila pneumoniae (a species of Chlamydophila) which is  an obligate intracellular bacterium that infects humans.

Radiographic features

CT chest

Non specific with overlap of features with pneumonias from other organisms. Can have a wide spectrum of findings inclusive of

Many have bilateral lung involvement.

See also

  • -<li>bronchovascular bundle thickening</li>
  • +<li><a title="bronchovascular bundle thickening" href="/articles/bronchovascular-bundle-thickening">bronchovascular bundle thickening</a></li>

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