Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection and Disease |
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| Editor:
| Friedman, Herman
Yamamoto, Yoshimasa
Bendinelli, Mauro |
| Series title: | Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4757-7974-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2013 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $249.99 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.