Chlamydia or Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a common bacterial pathogen in the human respiratory tract.Although C.pneumoniae infection in the airway of normal individuals is often asymptomatic,C.pneumoniae infection in the airway of COPD patients may trigger flare-ups,which is a major cause of death in the elderly.Since COPD patients are generally more susceptible to bacterial infections,antibiotics has be...
