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Review
. 1992:43:317-23.
doi: 10.1146/annurev.me.43.020192.001533.

Chlamydia pneumoniae, strain TWAR pneumonia

J T Grayston  1
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Review

Chlamydia pneumoniae, strain TWAR pneumonia

J T Grayston. Annu Rev Med. 1992.

Abstract

Chlamydia pneumoniae, strain TWAR is a newly recognized third species of Chlamydia. It is an important cause of pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other acute respiratory infections. It is a human pathogen transmitted by the respiratory route. Successful antibiotic treatment with tetracycline or erythromycin requires high dosage and a prolonged course.

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