Chlamydia pneumoniae Upsurge at Tertiary Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland

Abstract

Chlamydia pneumoniae infection cases have usually accounted for <1.5% of community-acquired respiratory tract infections. Currently, Lausanne, Switzerland is experiencing a notable upsurge in cases, with 28 reported within a span of a few months. This upsurge in cases highlights the need for heightened awareness among clinicians.

Keywords

• Chlamydia pneumoniae
• outbreak
• intracellular bacteria
• asthma
• community-acquired pneumonia
• respiratory infections