[Underestimated problem of Chlamydia infections]

Przegl Epidemiol. 2008:62 Suppl 1:133-41.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Microorganisms which belong to Chlamydophila sp and Chlamydia sp genus are intracellular pathogens with characteristic life cycle. In humans the most common infections are caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae i Chlamydia trachomatis.These pathogens are mainly responsible for infections of upper respiratory tract, infections of urinary tract and conjunctivitis. They are also considered to take part in patophysiology of Atherosclerosis, nervous system diseases and exacerbation of chronic respiratory tract diseases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Atherosclerosis / microbiology
  • Chlamydia Infections / complications*
  • Chlamydia Infections / microbiology*
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / pathogenicity*
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae / pathogenicity*
  • Conjunctivitis / microbiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nervous System Diseases / microbiology
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / microbiology
  • Risk Factors