Opinion article: cytomegalovirus is a risk factor in atherogenesis
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Opinion article: cytomegalovirus is a risk factor in atherogenesis
Herpes.
2002 Apr.
Abstract
Whether or not infectious agents are involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis has been a matter of discussion for the past 2 decades. Although there is no definite proof of a causal role of human cytomegalovirus in atherogenesis, a body of knowledge supports the concept that this virus is involved in the development of atherosclerotic lesions. This review assesses the most important data published in support of this hypothesis.
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