Protochlamydia naegleriophila as Etiologic Agent of Pneumonia

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: Obligate intracellular bacteria;    chlamydia-like organisms;    pathogenicity;    pneumonia;    TaqMan PCR;    chlamydiae;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid1401.070980

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Using ameba coculture, we grew a Naegleria endosymbiont. Phenotypic, genetic, and phylogenetic analyses supported its affiliation as Protochlamydia naegleriophila sp. nov. We then developed a specific diagnostic PCR for Protochlamydia spp. When applied to bronchoalveolar lavages, results of this PCR were positive for 1 patient with pneumonia. Further studies are needed to assess the role of Protochlamydia spp. in pneumonia.

【 授权许可】

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