Mycoplasmal, Rickettsial, and Chlamydial Infections

摘要: Several organisms other than viruses cause pneumonias that are characterized to some degree by interstitial cellular reactions. These the rickettsiae, chlamydiae, and mycoplasmas. Although differing greatly in severity, these diseases share clinical pathologic features. Since difficult culture, diagnosis is most often established immunologic methods. methods include both serologic assays direct immunofluorescent or immunoperoxidase studies on tissues.