Chlamydia Pneumoniae (CP) infection is strongly associated with coronary artery disease, as well as with atherosclerosis of the carotid and peripheral arteries. However, the role of CP in the pathogenesis of aortic disease remains controversial. Our present experience suggests no correlation between a current infection with C. pneumoniae and acute aortic dissection. Well-designed large prospective studies are needed in order to clarify the pathophysiologic role of CP infection in acute and chronic aortic disease.

Bossone, E., Trimarchi, S., Esposito, G., Aliberti, S., Citro, R., Allegra, L., et al. (2008). Chlamydia pneumoniae and acute aortic syndrome: A call for a multi-institutional study. MONALDI ARCHIVES FOR CHEST DISEASE, 70(2), 68-70.

Chlamydia pneumoniae and acute aortic syndrome: A call for a multi-institutional study

ALIBERTI, STEFANO;
2008

Abstract

Chlamydia Pneumoniae (CP) infection is strongly associated with coronary artery disease, as well as with atherosclerosis of the carotid and peripheral arteries. However, the role of CP in the pathogenesis of aortic disease remains controversial. Our present experience suggests no correlation between a current infection with C. pneumoniae and acute aortic dissection. Well-designed large prospective studies are needed in order to clarify the pathophysiologic role of CP infection in acute and chronic aortic disease.
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
Male; Cohort Studies; Syndrome; Middle Aged; Aortic Rupture; Female; Aged; Chlamydophila pneumoniae; Humans; Chlamydophila Infections
English
2008
70
2
68
70
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Bossone, E., Trimarchi, S., Esposito, G., Aliberti, S., Citro, R., Allegra, L., et al. (2008). Chlamydia pneumoniae and acute aortic syndrome: A call for a multi-institutional study. MONALDI ARCHIVES FOR CHEST DISEASE, 70(2), 68-70.
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