Chlamydia pneumonia

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Chlamydia pneumonia is a form of atypical pneumonia

Pathology

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

Radiographic features

CT chest

Non specific-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

  • -<p><strong>Chlamydia pneumonia</strong> is a form of <a href="/articles/atypical-pneumonia">atypical pneumonia</a>. </p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>It is caused be the organism<em><strong> </strong>Chlamydophila pneumoniae</em> (a species of <em>Chlamydophila) which is  </em>an obligate intracellular bacterium that infects humans.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>CT chest</h5><p>Non specific with overlap of features with pneumonias from other organisms. Can have a wide spectrum of findings inclusive of</p><ul>
  • -<li><a title="bronchovascular bundle thickening" href="/articles/bronchovascular-bundle-thickening">bronchovascular bundle thickening</a></li>
  • +<p><strong>Chlamydia pneumonia</strong> is a form of <a href="/articles/atypical-pneumonia">atypical pneumonia</a>. </p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>It is caused by the organism<em><strong> </strong>Chlamydophila pneumoniae</em> (a species of <em>Chlamydophila) which is </em>an obligate intracellular bacterium that infects humans.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>CT chest</h5><p>Non-specific with overlap of features with pneumonias from other organisms. Can have a wide spectrum of findings inclusive of</p><ul>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/bronchovascular-bundle-thickening">bronchovascular bundle thickening</a></li>

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