Potential Infectious Etiologies of Atherosclerosis: A Multifactorial Perspective
- Siobhán O'Connor
- Christopher Taylor
- Lee Ann Campbell
- Stephen Epstein
- Peter Libby
Publication date
October 2001
DOI Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Journal
Emerging Infectious DiseasesAbstract
Coronary heart disease (CHD) contributes substantially to illness and death worldwide. Experimental studies demonstrate that infection can stimulate atherogenic processes. This review presents a spectrum of data regarding the link between CHD and infection. In addition, the need for improved diagnostic tools, the significance of multiple pathogens, and potential intervention strategies are discussed
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