Clinical analysis of chlamydia trachomatis pneumonia in small infants:A report of 26 cases
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the pathogens of small infant pneumonia.Methods:Nasopharyngeal secretions of 217 pneumonia infants(<6 months)were assayed for chlamydia trachomatis(CT) by PCR.Results:In 217 cases,26 were CT positive,the positive rate was 12 0%.Cough,tachypnea and rales were the main clinical manifestations.Digestive system was also vulnerable by CT.Conclusion:CT is one of the main pathogens in small infant pneumonia.