Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection and Disease
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.
Keywords
MedicalImmunologyScienceLife SciencesMicrobiologyInfectious DiseasesZoologyBiochemistry
2004Book
Author(s)Mauro Bendinelli, Herman Friedman
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
ISBN9780306484872
LanguageEnglish
