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Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and possible relationship to childhood asthma

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Pediatrics

Advisors

Radhwan, Zainab M. , El-Abyadh, Nesrin M. , Shaker, Ulfat G.

Authors

Basyouni, Eiman Doctor

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:21:38

Available

2017-03-30 06:21:38

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

Chlamydia pneumonia infection has been suggested to play a role in pathogenesis of asthma. This study included 50 asthmatic patient divided into 2 groups. Group (1) composed of (20) new wheezers, Group (2) composed of (30) chronic asthmatic children. Also 20 healthy children were included as a control group .All cases were subjected to the routine laboratory investigations, IgE, and qualitative estimation of C.pneumonia infection in nasopharyngeal swabs, using (P.C.R) technique. Our results revealed the presence of C.pneumonia in 40% of group (1) and in 30% of group (2) and 10% of control. No significant statistical differences between P.C.R (+) and (-) patients as regards age, asthma severity, medication plan or IgE level. There were significant differences as regards P.E.F.R and sex of the patients.

Issued

1 Jan 2004

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023