Risk factors for severe Chlamydia pneumoniae pneumonia in children: a retrospective case–control study
Di Hu, Yingqian Zhang, Ran Ma, Chunxiao Ba, Peijuan Wang · 2026
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Di Hu and colleagues look for warning signs of severe Chlamydia pneumoniae pneumonia in children, in a 2026 study. The bacterium causes a share of childhood lung infections, mostly mild, but some cases turn severe. Records came from Hebei Children's Hospital for cases treated between 2023 and 2025.
One hundred thirty-three children were split into non-severe and severe groups under current national guidance. Severe cases ran higher, longer fevers and showed more inflammation in blood tests. Two measures stood out after full statistical adjustment: a lower lymphocyte share and higher IgA antibody levels. The authors suggest these markers could help flag children at risk of worsening, pending wider confirmation.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Di Hu, Yingqian Zhang, Ran Ma, Chunxiao Ba, Peijuan Wang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 27 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |