Chronic infection and coronary artery disease

被引:49
作者
Muhlestein, JB [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Utah, Div Cardiol, Latter Day St Hosp, Salt Lake City, UT 84143 USA
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10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70210-8
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
In this article, the author examines the reported associations between atherosclerosis and a number of infectious agents. Presently available knowledge regarding potential mechanisms, where by these agents may play a causative role in atherosclerosis, is reported.
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