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Atypical pneumonia caused by Chlamydia abortus in HIV patient: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chlamydia abortus, as a pathogen of atypical pneumonia, is rare in humans, especially in HIV infection patients. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 48-year-old man with a history of HIV infection who started high fever and developed pneumonia. The pathogen-targeted next-generation sequencing (ptNGS) results of bronchial lavage fluid showed Chlamydia abortus infection. CONCLUSION: This is the first report of Chlamydia abortus infection presented as atypical pneumonia in an AIDS patient.

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-03295-0

Authors: Mengyan Wang, Binhai Zhang, Hu Wan, Lele Yu

Institution: Hangzhou Xixi hospital

Language: English

Topic: Microbial infections and disease research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890