Abstract
Recent publications have suggested that infective pathogens might play an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This review focuses on these microorganisms in the process of atherosclerosis. The results of in vitro studies, animal studies, tissue studies, and serological studies will be summarised, followed by an overall conclusion concerning the strength of the association of the microorganism with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The role of the bacteria Chlamydia pneumoniae and Helicobacter pylori, and the viruses human immunodeficiency virus, coxsackie B virus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus, and measles virus will be discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 647-54 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of clinical pathology |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2000 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Arteriosclerosis
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chlamydophila pneumoniae
- Helicobacter Infections
- Helicobacter pylori
- Humans
- Virus Diseases
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Review
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