ADULT-RESPIRATORY-DISTRESS-SYNDROME DUE TO CHLAMYDIA-PNEUMONIAE IN A YOUNG-ADULT

A case of life-threatening Chlamydia TWAR pneumonia complicated by enc ephalitis in a young, previously healthy adult is described. The patie nt presented with full blown adult respiratory distress syndrome and r equired prolonged ventilatory support and rigorous antibiotic and supp ortive care. He recovered fully without any neurologic sequelae. Chlam ydia pneumoniae pneumonia should be included in the differential diagn osis of the severe community acquired pneumonia, because if properly s ought and adequately treated, may have an excellent outcome.