The study of prevalence of antibodies against Chlamydiapneumoniae in patients suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonaryvisiting Tabriz Emam reza and Alinasab Hospital

Background and Aim : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leadingcause of death in the world. Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) is one of the most importantfactors in the development of this disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency ofanti-Chlamydia pneumoniae antibodies in patients with COPD.Methods : In this descriptive cross-sectional study, ۱۹۵ patients with COPD participated. C.pneumoniae antibody titers were determined by ELISA and statistical analysis was performedusing SPSS software and T-Test.Results : The mean of IgG antibody was ۷۴.۶۲% and the mean of IgM antibody was ۰.۹۶۴%.There was no association between sex and antibody level, smoking, coronary artery disease andanti-Chlamydia pneumonia antibody levels.Conclusion : The role of C. pneumoniae in exacerbation of COPD as a causative pathogen is moreimportant than other causative agents.

کلیدواژه ها:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ، Chlamydia pneumoniae ، Antibody