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Zee
Thu, Jan-06-05, 19:16
Should we at risk for heart disease be tested for chlamydia
pneumoniae?

What is the test?

Should we consider an extended course of antibiotics if we
test positive?

Also relevant to artery health; to skim or not to skim. Isn't
milk skimmed by an oxidation process and therefore something
we should avoid?

Zee
Andrew B.
Fri, Jan-07-05, 19:18
Zee wrote:
>
> Should we at risk for heart disease be tested for chlamydia
> pneumoniae?

In my opinion, no.

> What is the test?

Serological (antibodies that react to chlamydial antigens).

> Should we consider an extended course of antibiotics if we
> test positive?

In my opinion, no. There is no strong evidence to support the
use of antibiotics to prevent heart disease. Moreover, the
widespread and liberal use of antibiotics is not without risks
for both the individual and the society at large.

> Also relevant to artery health; to skim or not to skim.
> Isn't milk skimmed by an oxidation process and therefore
> something we should avoid?

Oxidized fats should be avoided. Imo, skim milk is ok because
the fats are removed.

At His service,

Andrew

--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD Board-Certified Cardiologist

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