Question

Chlamydia pneumoniae

• Disease(s) information
• Number of cases and deaths per year information
• Transmission information
• Taxonomy information
• Signs and symptoms information
• Identification information
• Prevention and treatment information

Answer 1

Chlamydia Pneumoniae:

1. Disease(s) information:

Chlamydia pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause respiratory tract infections. This is a major cause of pneumonia. It was known as the Taiwan acute respiratory agent from the names of the two original isolates – Taiwan and an acute respiratory isolate designated AR-39.

2. Number of cases and deaths per year information

The mortality rate for the C. pneumoniae cases was 4.9%. It's a very common infection, affecting about 50% of people by age 20 and 70-80% at age 60-70. In the year 2015, it was reported that there were 5.9 million deaths of children under 5 years of age globally,

3.Transmission information

C. pneumoniae by coughing or sneezing, which creates small respiratory droplets that contain the bacteria. Other people then breathe in the bacteria. People can also get sick if they touch something with droplets from a sick person on it and then touch their mouth or nose. However, it is common for the bacteria to spread between people who live together. C. pneumoniae infections usually have long incubation periods (the time between breathing in the bacteria and developing symptoms). Thus Symptoms usually begin 3 to 4 weeks after exposure.

4. Taxonomy information

Chlamydia pneumoniae

Taxonomy ID: 83558 (for references in articles please use NCBI:txid83558)

Current name: Chlamydia pneumoniae Grayston et al. 1989 (Approved Lists 1980), nom. approb.

type strain of Chlamydia pneumoniae: ATCC:VR-2282, personal::TW-183, personal::TWAR, DSM:19748

homotypic genbank synonym:

Chlamydophila pneumoniae (Grayston et al. 1989) Everett et al. 1999

5. Signs and symptoms and identification information:

Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is commonly causes an upper respiratory tract infection. This can include a sore throat or an ear or sinus infection. Common symptoms include : Runny or stuffy nose. Fatigue (feeling tired), Low-grade fever, Hoarseness or loss of voice, Sore throat, Slowly worsening cough that can last for weeks or months, Headache.

6.Prevention and treatment information:

There is no vaccine to prevent Chlamydia pneumoniae infection, but there are steps you can take to help protect yourself.

Proper Hygiene:

*Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

*Put your used tissue in the waste basket.

*Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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