19/11/2025
We always hear from parents, doctor can I not use antibiotics for my children.
My answer is always: I agree with you parents. But sometimes, you need to know what germs can cause the little one to be unwell.
Chlamydia pneumoniae most commonly cause upper respiratory tract infections, which can include:
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Sore throats
C. pneumoniae can also cause lower respiratory tract infections, like bronchitis and pneumonia. Compared to other types of bacterial pneumonia, people with pneumonia caused by C. pneumoniae are more likely to have laryngitis.
• Bronchitis is inflammation (swelling) of the airways to the lungs.
• Laryngitis is when the voice box becomes inflamed or swollen.
• Pneumonia is a lung infection.
----- Symptoms-----
It can take 3 to 4 weeks for symptoms to appear after someone has been exposed to the bacteria. Some people may become infected and have no symptoms.
For those with symptoms, the most common symptoms of C. pneumoniae infection include:
• Fatigue (feeling tired)
• Headache
• Hoarseness, weak voice, or loss of voice
• Low-grade fever
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sore throat
• Slowly worsening cough
Symptoms can continue for several weeks after they start.
---- Complications ---
While uncommon, serious complications can occur:
•• Encephalitis (swelling in the brain)
•• Myocarditis (swelling of the heart)
•• worsening asthma
C. pneumoniae can cause chronic (long) infections. Some experts think that chronic C. pneumoniae infection might contribute to conditions like:
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in blood vessels)
--- How it spreads ---
C. pneumoniae infections are caused by bacteria that people spread through coughing or sneezing.
Treatment
•macrolides, fluoroquinolones, or tetracyclines appears equally effective.
This is a 3 months old kid with fever, cough, running nose with rapid breathing.
