Abstract
Five low birthweight neonates who developed a severe pneumonia are described. Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated from the respiratory tract of all infants. They had protracted respiratory problems despite eradication of the organism by chemotherapy.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Chlamydia Infections / complications*
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Chlamydia Infections / drug therapy
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Low Birth Weight*
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / etiology*
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Male
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Pneumonia / drug therapy
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Pneumonia / etiology*