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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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.
Imprint | Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis |
Release date | August 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2004 |
Editors | Herman Friedman, Yoshimasa Yamamoto, Mauro Bendinelli |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 286 |
Edition | 2004 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-306-48487-2 |
Barcode | 9780306484872 |
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LSN | 0-306-48487-0 |