What kind of test was done? Serological? PCR ?
After treatment the micro-organism usually cannot be detected anymore, but
antibodies can.
Russell Farris wrote:
> 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
