It has been observed that nearly everyone seroconverts (indicating exposure) to C. pneumoniae by age 5. Thus it would not be surprising to find a range of reactive titers in women of childbearing age. Consequently, it would be extremely difficult to demonstrate a tight association with active C. pneumoniae infection and an episode of preeclampsia. Obviously, an enormous amount of work (and a prospective study) would be needed to confirm these observations.

I don't know how many female chlamydia researchers have had preeclampsia, apart from myself [;)]. Maybe I'll take an informal poll at the next research conference and get back to you [:p].

Catherine
Mom to Finn, Lucy (preeclampsia and HELLP) and Chloe.

Haha, great minds think alike, I sent this link to her. Darn that Central Time Zone!

Laura
Webmaster/Forum Administrator
AK Area Coordinator

Alicia (severe PE) 5/98 ~ Camille (htn, oligo) 4/03
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/c/camilleandallie/

"Chlamydia antibodies are markers for many things in life. There are
many confounders in this study to account for before one attributes
preeclampsia to a prior infection. particularly higher levels of
antibodies."

Comments on this study from one of our Medical Board. Curious to hear what "the Captain" has to say--this is her "area."



Anne Garrett
Founder/Spokeswoman
Preeclampsia Foundation

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4305661.stm

Laura
Webmaster/Forum Administrator
AK Area Coordinator

Alicia (severe PE) 5/98 ~ Camille (htn, oligo) 4/03
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/c/camilleandallie/