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Published on: March 17, 2014
[Atherosclerosis and Chlamydia pneumoniae]
Mikkel M Larsen1, Birgitte Mørn, Paul L Andersen
1Infektionsmedicinsk afdeling, Skejby Sygehus, Arhus Universitetshospital, DK-8200 Arhus N. mikkelml@ofir.dk
Abstract:
Chlamydia pneumoniae could be associated with the risk of developing atherosclerosis and an increased risk of thromboembolic complications. However, the evidence of an association seems to be declining and there is no evidence of causality. The effect of antibiotic treatment in cardiovascular disease has been explored in epidemiologic studies and in randomised controlled trials. Data suggest a protective but short-lasting effect of macrolide antibiotics on cardiovascular disease. The effect could be the result of anti-bacterial as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Ongoing larger and longer lasting treatment trials could provide better measures of the effects of antibiotic treatment, although they will not clarify the role of C. pneumoniae. Currently, there is no indication for treating cardiovascular disease with antibiotics.
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