Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA

During October 2013–May 2014, there were 102 cases of pneumonia diagnosed in US Air Force Academy cadets. A total of 73% of tested nasal washes contained Chlamydophila pneumoniae. This agent can be considered to be present on campus settings during outbreaks with numerous, seemingly disconnected cas...

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Main Authors: Kevin A. Fajardo, Shauna C. Zorich, Jameson D. Voss, Jeffrey W. Thervil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/6/14-1394_article