Bilateral pleural effusion and a subsegmental infiltrate due to Chlamydia pneumoniae in a mechanically ventilated patient |
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| Authors: | Toorians A W Pneumatikos J A Zaaijer H L Strack van Schijndel R J |
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| Affiliation: | Intensive Care Adults, Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.toorians@vumc.nl |
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| Abstract: | A case of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection with bilateral pleural effusion and a subsegmental pulmonary infiltrate in an intubated and mechanically ventilated critically ill patient is described. Diagnosis was made by polymerase chain reaction on both pleural effusions. |
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