Chlamydia pneumoniae associated with central nervous system infections

Eur Neurol. 1996;36(3):160-3. doi: 10.1159/000117235.

Abstract

We identified 15 patients with serological evidence of current Chlamydia pneumoniae infection when we studied 263 patients with central nervous system infections among an adult population of 3 million in 1993. In 9 of the 15 patients no other associated or etiological agents were found. One patient died. Sequelae appeared in 7 patients. In neurological infections, C. pneumoniae may be more prevalent as an associated agent than appreciated, and adequate antibiotic therapy may be life-saving.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / microbiology
  • Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Serologic Tests