What are the symptoms of Chlamydia pneumoniae?
An individual infected with Chlamydia pneumoniae usually has a gradual onset of cough with little or no fever. Many individuals will go on to have mild pneumonia or bronchitis. Pharyngitis (sore throat), laryngitis and sinusitis may also occur. Illness is usually mild although approximately 50,000 individuals are hospitalized with this illness in the U.S. every year. Recovery is very slow, and cough can persist for 2 to 6 weeks. How soon do symptoms occur? Symptoms usually appear within 10 to 21 days, but symptoms may take much longer to develop. How is Chlamydia pneumoniae diagnosed? No reliable diagnostic test is available commercially. Chlamydia pneumoniae can be diagnosed by specific blood tests (serology) or by culture in special laboratories. Diagnosis is usually made based upon clinical symptoms. What is the treatment for Chlamydia pneumoniae? Specific antibiotics, such as eyrthromycin or tetracycline, should be prescribed by a physician to treat Chlamydia pneumoniae. How long i
