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Chlamydia Pneumonia Definition
Common names:
  • Chlamydia Lung Infection
  • Chlamydia Pneumonia
  • Lung Infection Chlamydia
  • Pneumonia Chlamydia
  • Pneumonia due to Chlamydia
A person with chlamydia pneumonia has inflammation of the air passageways inside the lungs, caused by infection with Chlamydia bacteria. Images

Chlamydia causes about 1 out of 10 cases of pneumonia in the US. The illness responds well to treatment with antibiotics.

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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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