Root Admin Guide Posted February 2, 2011 Root Admin Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Micrograph of Chlamydia pneumoniae in an epithelial cell image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Chlamydophila pneumoniae has been implicated with a possible role in the etiology of rosacea and remains another theory to add to the long list. At least one report suggests Chlamydophila pneumoniaeas a cause of rosacea and states, “These preliminary data suggest the need for further investigation with clinical trials to study long-term tolerability and efficacy and also strongly implicate C pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of acne rosacea.” [1] There is some discussion on this at RF [2] and at the RRF Wiki. [3] You might want to know more about this subject by clicking here. End Notes [1] The role of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the etiology of acne rosacea: response to the use of oral azithromycin. Fernandez-Obregon A, Patton DL; Cutis. 2007 Feb;79(2):163-7 [2] The Rosacea Forum thread on CPn See also: Testing for Chlamydia Pneumoniae (Cpn) infection - Rosacea Forum's Unofficial Study [3] RRF Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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