Citation
S. O'Connor et al., Potential infectious etiologies of atherosclerosis: A multifactorial perspective, EM INFECT D, 7(5), 2001, pp. 780-788
Citations number
97
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease
Journal title
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
10806040
→ ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
780 - 788
Database
ISI
SICI code
1080-6040(200109/10)7:5<780:PIEOAA>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Coronary heart disease (CHD) contributes substantially to illness and death
worldwide. Experimental studies demonstrate that infection can stimulate a
therogenic processes. This review presents a spectrum of data regarding the
link between CHD and infection. In addition, the need for improved diagnos
tic tools, the significance of multiple pathogens, and potential interventi
on strategies are discussed.