Chlamydophyla pneumoniae
- epidemiology
- classification and characteristics
- virulence factors
- transmission and infection
- clinical manifestations
- diagnosis
- treatment
Epidemiology
Classification and Characteristics
resembles gram negative bacteria;
cell wall contains outer LPS membrane but lacks peptidoglycan in its cell wall
Virulence Factors
uniqe cell wall struture inhibits phagolysome fusion
Transmission and Infection
Clinical Manifesations
causes respiratory tract infections
Diagnosis
Treatment
cell wall structure makes it resistant to cell wall agents
highly susceptible to macrolides and fluoroquinolones