Chlamydophila pneumoniae

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]

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More info on the implications of bacteria's role in rosacea.

References

[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

See also:
Testing for Chlamydia Pneumoniae (Cpn) infection - Rosacea Forum's Unofficial Study

[3] RRF Wiki