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Chlamydia pneumoniae

The Lung and the Heart

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  • © 1999

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Editors:
  1. Luigi Allegra

    1. Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore, Milan, Italy

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  2. Francesco Blasi

    1. Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore, Milan, Italy

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Table of contents (25 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-VIII
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  2. History of Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR)

    1. History of Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR)

      • J. T. Grayston, S.-P. Wang
      Pages 1-8

  3. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Culture Methods

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Culture Methods

      • C.-C. Kuo
      Pages 9-15

  4. Serology for Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR)

    1. Serology for Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR)

      • S.-P. Wang
      Pages 16-23

  5. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Molecular Biology Methods

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Molecular Biology Methods

      • J. Boman, C. A. Gaydos
      Pages 24-32

  6. Chlamydia pneumoniae Infections: Applications of Laboratory Methods

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae Infections: Applications of Laboratory Methods

      • R. W. Peeling
      Pages 33-42

  7. Chlamydia pneumoniae: How to Document Respiratory Infection

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: How to Document Respiratory Infection

      • M. R. Hammerschlag
      Pages 43-51

  8. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Epidemiology

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Epidemiology

      • F. Blasi, C. Arosio, R. Cosentini
      Pages 52-61

  9. Pharmacological and Pharmacokinetic Basis of Chlamydia pneumoniae Treatment

    1. Pharmacological and Pharmacokinetic Basis of Chlamydia pneumoniae Treatment

      • G. Gialdroni Grassi
      Pages 62-69

  10. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Clinical Characteristics of Acute Respiratory Infections

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Clinical Characteristics of Acute Respiratory Infections

      • R. Cosentini, P. Tarsia, F. Blasi
      Pages 70-79

  11. Are Atypical Pathogens Important for Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia?

    1. Are Atypical Pathogens Important for Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia?

      • M. S. Niederman
      Pages 80-87

  12. Immunology of Chlamydia pneumoniae

    1. Immunology of Chlamydia pneumoniae

      • M. Leinonen
      Pages 88-95

  13. Chronic Chlamydia pneumoniae Infections

    1. Chronic Chlamydia pneumoniae Infections

      • P. Saikku
      Pages 96-113

  14. Chlamydia pneumoniae:A New Possible Cause of Asthma

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae:A New Possible Cause of Asthma

      • D. L. Hahn, L. Allegra
      Pages 114-123

  15. Chlamydia pneumoniae: An Important Pathogen in Chronic Bronchitis

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: An Important Pathogen in Chronic Bronchitis

      • J. Lorenz
      Pages 124-133

  16. Chlamydia pneumoniae: A New Threat for HIV-infected Subjects

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: A New Threat for HIV-infected Subjects

      • R. Cosentini, F. Blasi, L. Fagetti
      Pages 134-138

  17. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Epidemiology of a New Cardiovascular Risk Factor

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae: Epidemiology of a New Cardiovascular Risk Factor

      • F. Blasi, R. Cosentini, P. Tarsia
      Pages 139-151

  18. Chlamydia pneumoniae and Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms of Vascular Damage

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae and Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms of Vascular Damage

      • J. C. Kaski, D. A. Smith
      Pages 152-162

  19. Chlamydia pneumoniae and Atherosclerosis: Animal Models

    1. Chlamydia pneumoniae and Atherosclerosis: Animal Models

      • L. A. Campbell, C.-C. Kuo
      Pages 163-170

  20. Open and Controlled Intervention Trials for “Unusual” Anti-Chlamydia pneumoniae Indications: Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 171-171
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Keywords

About this book

Chlamydia pneumoniae is now recognized as an important human pathogen. Chlamydia pneumoniae is involved in 5%-15% of community acquired pneumonias, and recent data indicate its relevance in severe pneumonia and as a respiratory pathogen in immunocompromised subjects. A causal role for Chlamydia pneumoniae in the initiation, exacerbations and promotion of asthma has been suggested. Approximately 5% of chronic bronchitis exacerbations have been attributed to Chlamydia pneumoniae infections, and chronic infection may facilitate access of other pathogens to the lower respiratory tract. Another field of potential great social impact is the possible involvement of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases. This book presents the current state-of-the-art knowledge on Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and highlights future lines of research.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore, Milan, Italy

    Luigi Allegra, Francesco Blasi

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Chlamydia pneumoniae

  • Book Subtitle: The Lung and the Heart

  • Editors: Luigi Allegra, Francesco Blasi

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2280-5

  • Publisher: Springer Milano

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 1999

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-0047-6Published: 01 January 1999

  • eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-2280-5Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 205

  • Topics: Pneumology/Respiratory System

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