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This text investigates the importance and the relevance in both respiratory and extrapulmonary disease of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection. Antibody prevalence rates in Western countries reach 50% in the adult population and remain high in old age suggesting a high rate of reinfection. Chlamydia pneumoniae can cause upper respiratory tract infections, like pharyngitis and sinusitis as well as bronchitis and more than 10% of community-acquired pneumonia. Recent data suggest a possible association of Chlamydia pneumonia infection with wheezing and adult-onset asthma. The text also assesses the possible link between Chylamydia pneumoniae infection and atherosclerosis.

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Author:   Luigi Allegra ,  Francesco Blasi
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.205kg
ISBN:  

9783540750079

ISBN 10:   354075007
Pages:   90
Publication Date:   08 August 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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