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: | Dec 2013 |
Publisher: | Springer
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $332.95 |
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.