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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doaj-be629399cb7c45dea82bde9770823b142020-11-25T01:45:00ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592015-06-012161049105110.3201/eid2106.141394Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USAKevin A. FajardoShauna C. ZorichJameson D. VossJeffrey W. ThervilDuring 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 cases of relatively mild pneumonia.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/6/14-1394_articlepneumoniaoutbreakmilitary personnelcadetsChlamydophila pneumoniaebacteria |
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Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA |
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Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA |
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Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA |
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Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA |
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Pneumonia Outbreak Caused by Chlamydophila pneumoniae among US Air Force Academy Cadets, Colorado, USA |
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pneumonia outbreak caused by chlamydophila pneumoniae among us air force academy cadets, colorado, usa |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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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 cases of relatively mild pneumonia. |
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pneumonia outbreak military personnel cadets Chlamydophila pneumoniae bacteria |
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