I was recently tested for Chlamydia pneumoniae and was very
surprised when the results came back negative. I found an article by a
veterinarian that said that many antibiotics would interfere with ELISA,
serology, and other tests for Chlamydia psittaca. I found similar articles
dealing with Lyme disease and Helicobacter pylori. None of these articles
listed any citations. I had just completed a course of doxycycline when the
tests were initiated.
Would aspirin or vitamins affect the results of these diagnostic
tests?
I would very much appreciate pointers to information on factors that
can cause false negative results from these tests. I can't get my HMO to
give me azithromycin until I get positive test results, even though my GP
and the infectious diseases guy both think I have Cp. Thanks,
Russ Farris
