肺炎衣原体是1989年命名的一种新发现的病原微生物,主要可引起人类支气管炎、肺炎等呼吸系统感染性疾病。由肺炎衣原体引起的感染极为多见,据研究,每个人一生中都可能被感染几次。值得注意的是,近年发现肺炎衣原体与动脉硬化有着一定关系,对此应引起全球的关注。之所以认为肺炎衣原体与动脉硬化有关,主要从以下几个方面考虑。 Chlamydia pneumoniae is a newly discovered pathogenic microorganism named in 1989. It mainly causes respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia in humans. Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is extremely common, according to the study, each person may be infected several times throughout his life. It is noteworthy that, in recent years, Chlamydia pneumoniae and atherosclerosis have a certain relationship, which should cause global concern. The reason why Chlamydia pneumoniae and atherosclerosis, mainly from the following aspects to consider.