Chlamydia pneumoniae: Infection and Disease

Friedman, Herman; Yamamoto, Yoshimasa; Bendinelli, Mauro

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.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2013-05-22

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781475779745

DOI: 10.1007/0-306-48741-1

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 286