Simkania negevensis infection
Definition:
Simkania negevensis is a recently found Chlamydia-like organism. It is associated with respiratory diseases such as pneumonia in adults and bronchiolitis in infants.
References:
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[1]. Maureen G Friedman, et al. Infections with the chlamydia-like microorganism Simkania negevensis, a possible emerging pathogen. Microbes Infect. 2003 Sep;5(11):1013-21. [Content Brief]
[2]. Tarja Heiskanen-Kosma, et al. Simkania negevensis may be a true cause of community acquired pneumonia in children. Scand J Infect Dis. 2008;40(2):127-30. [Content Brief]
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