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The Role of Infection in Carotid Plaque Pathogenesis and Stability: The Clinical
Evidence.
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MedWorm on 24 February, 2010 01:00:00
 
CONCLUSION: There is considerable evidence supporting the contribution of other
commonly encountered pathogens in the pathogenesis and rupture of the carotid
plaque. Research in this direction should not be abandoned and further studies
are necessary to elucidate the exact role of common infections in the
pathogenesis and development of CPD and how this can be translated into novel
pharmacological approaches for prevention and treatment.     PMID: 20180770
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology)