Chlamydia spp Flashcards
What infections are caused by Chlamydia spp?
RTI
conjunctivitis (leading cause of blindness in poor)
UTI (leading cause of STD)
What species of Chlamydia is a major, common cause of cervicitis (STD) in women?
C. trachomatis (tric agents)
what perinatal infx are caused by C. trachomitis?
conjunctivitis
pneumonia
conjunctivitis and pneumonia
how is C. pneumo transmitted?
person-to-person by inhalation of aerosols
what is the reservoir for C. pneumo?
humans
what group is most at risk for C. pneumo?
elderly males
what is the seasonality for C. pneumo?
cold months
how long does partial immunity last for C. pneumo?
5 years
what are common complications with C. pneumo infx?
heart
CNS
septic arthritis
what is the DDx for C. pneumo?
B. pertussis Mycoplasma pneumoniae parainfluenzavirus RSV influenza virus adenovirus human metapneumovirus
what is the test for C. pneumo?
microimmunofluorescent test (MIF)
what is the treatment for C. pneumo?
azithromycin
tetracylcines or doxycylcines
is C. pneumo preventable?
no, no vaccines are available
