METHOD FOR THE IN VITRO DIAGNOSIS OF CHLAMYDOPHILA PNEUMONIAE INFECTIONS

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the in vitro diagnosis of a Chlamydia pneumoniae-specific infection. Said method is characterized in that the presence of at least one of the proteins dnaJ and hydrolase/phosphatase homolog and/or derivatives thereof and/or at least one antibody directed against said proteins and/or derivatives thereof is detected in a patient's sample. Also disclosed are a kit for carrying out the in vitro diagnostic method as well as the preventive and therapeutic use of said biomarkers.