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Chlamydia pneumoniae: infection and disease

Bendinelli, Mauro(Edited by)Friedman, Herman(Edited by)Yamamoto, Yoshimasa(Edited by)
Part of the Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis series
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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.

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Kluwer Academic
0306487411 / 9780306487415
eBook (Adobe Pdf)
31/12/1900
English
286 pages
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