Immunochemical analysis of serologically active lipids of Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF CHLAMYDIA PNEUlvlONIAE AND MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE BY PCR

Both C. pneumoniae and M. pneumoniae are common causes of respiratory tract infection. At present, both are still diagnosed in the laboratory retrospectively by serology. This is despite many publications which indicate that PCR, which is not retrospective, is extremely good at detecting these organisms. We thought that a single PCR test which could detect both organisms simultaneously in a...

Association of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection with Henoch-Schonlein purpura.

We present a child with Henoch-Schonlein purpura and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, an association that was rarely described in the literature. The infection was confirmed serologically and by using PCR.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection complicated by empyema: a rare presentation.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common causative agent for childhood pneumonia. However, empyema is a rare presentation. We report a case of a previously well child who presented with a right-sided empyema. M. pneumoniae was confirmed serologically with evidence of a four-fold rise in Mycoplasma IgM titre. The empyema required drainage procedures for more than two weeks. The infection resolved with ...

Role of bacteria in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

BACKGROUND AND STUDY OBJECTIVE Infections are major causes of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which result in significant mortality and morbidity. The primary aim of the study was to determine the microbiological spectrum including atypical agents in acute exacerbations. The secondary aim was to evaluate resistance patterns in the microorganisms. METHODS Th...

Evaluation of the Pathogenicity of A/Chicken/Iran/ZMT-173/99 H9N2 Strain of Avian Influenza Virus in Serologically Mycoplasma Galisepticum Positive and Negative Broiler Chickens