Author: John DaneshPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chlamydophila pneumoniae infections
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and Persistent Infection with Chlamydia Pneumoniae Or Cytomegalovirus
Author: John DaneshPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chlamydophila pneumoniae infections
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Chronic Infection, Chlamydia and Coronary Heart Disease
Author: S. GuptaPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0585375984
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a major cause of human mortality and morbidity worldwide. Classical risk factors for atherosclerosis fail to account fully for the wide variations in CHD prevalence and/or severity between differing populations. The search for hitherto unrecognised risk factors has recently focused on the potential role of chronic inflammation and common infections. Chronic Infection, Chlamydia and Coronary Heart Disease is the first book to review the wealth of evidence linking various infective agents with CHD, focusing particularly on the proposed pathogenetic role of the main candidate microorganism, Chlamydia pneumoniae. Written by two leading investigators in the field, the book provides a concise, clearly written and up-to-date account of the diverse lines of evidence - seroepidemiological, pathological, animal and in vitro data and clinical antibiotic trials. The possibility of an infective basis to atherosclerosis and CHD has already attracted much scientific interest. Chronic Infection, Chlamydia and Coronary Heart Disease highlights the key published works on the topic, and concludes with information on existing, ongoing, and future lines of enquiry.
Infections and the Cardiovascular System
Author: I.W. FongPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306479265
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Infectious agents have been recognized to involve the heart and vascular system for well over a century. Traditional concepts and teachings of their involvement in the pathogenesis of disease have been by a few established mechanisms. Since the last decade of the 20th century there has been renewed interest in the medical and public media on infectious diseases affecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, through their relationship with the development of acceleration of atherosclerosis. This volume highlights and reviews new perspectives of infections on the cardiovascular system as never before. It is a truly valuable resource for scientists, researchers, residents, and fellows in the fields of infectious disease, cardiology, and microbiology.
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Author: Herman FriedmanPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306487411
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a bacteria that is most commonly known for causing colds and pneumonia. However, researchers have recently found a link between C. pneumoniae and atherosclerosis, a clogging of the arteries that causes heart attack and stroke. In addition, ongoing research is showing that certain strains may play a role in asthma, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and arthritis. This volume, part of the Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis series, is a complete portrait of C. pneumoniae and what is currently known about it.
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Author: L. AllegraPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 8847022800
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Chlamydia pneumoniae is now recognized as an important human pathogen. Chlamydia pneumoniae is involved in 5%-15% of community acquired pneumonias, and recent data indicate its relevance in severe pneumonia and as a respiratory pathogen in immunocompromised subjects. A causal role for Chlamydia pneumoniae in the initiation, exacerbations and promotion of asthma has been suggested. Approximately 5% of chronic bronchitis exacerbations have been attributed to Chlamydia pneumoniae infections, and chronic infection may facilitate access of other pathogens to the lower respiratory tract. Another field of potential great social impact is the possible involvement of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases. This book presents the current state-of-the-art knowledge on Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and highlights future lines of research.
Chlamydia pneumoniae and Chronic Diseases
Author: Johanna L'age-StehrPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642571956
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
International specialists in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Cardiology Immunology, Pneumonology, Neurology and Epidemiology gathered to this workshop to discuss and enhance interdisciplinary knowledge on the possible etiological role of Chlamydia pneumoniae, a widespread human respiratory infection, in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases with major public health impact such as atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, adult-onset asthma bronchiale, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, reactive arthritis, morbus Alzheimer and multiple sclerosis. Current deficits and goals in the standardisation of diagnostic tools, basic and applied research, design of epidemiological and monitoring of therapy studies were identified. A special feature of this book is the comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art review articles in the various fields with many references.
Chronic Infection with Helicobacter Pylori, Chlamydia Pneumoniae, Or Cytomegalovirus
Author: John DaneshPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chlamydophila pneumoniae infections
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
The Association of Chlamydia Pneumoniae, Helicobacter Pylori, and Cytomegalovirus as a Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease
Author: Monisha TarnejaInteractions Between Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Mononuclear Phagocytes Isn the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
Author: Murat Veysel KalayogluPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
The Infectious Etiology of Chronic Diseases
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309165911
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In recent years, a number of chronic diseases have been linked, in some cases definitively, to an infectious etiology: peptic ulcer disease with Helicobacter pylori, cervical cancer with several human papillomaviruses, Lyme arthritis and neuroborreliosis with Borrelia burgdorferi, AIDS with the human immunodeficiency virus, liver cancer and cirrhosis with hepatitis B and C viruses, to name a few. The proven and suspected roles of microbes does not stop with physical ailments; infections are increasingly being examined as associated causes of or possible contributors to a variety of serious, chronic neuropsychiatric disorders and to developmental problems, especially in children. The Infectious Etiology of Chronic Diseases: Defining the Relationship, Enhancing the Research, and Mitigating the Effects, summarizes a two-day workshop held by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Microbial Threats to address this rapidly evolving field. Participants explored factors driving infectious etiologies of chronic diseases of prominence, identified difficulties in linking infectious agents with chronic outcomes, and discussed broad-based strategies and research programs to advance the field.