Anton G. Kutikhin

Viruses and Atherosclerosis - Springerbriefs in Immunology Anton G. Kutikhin

Marc Notes: ; 8; This text explores the relationship between different viral strains and atherosclerosis. It begins by describing the hypothesis and denoting the mechanisms of virus-driven atherosclerosis, then expanding on the subject by focusing on different virus strains.. Table of Contents: The Hypothesis of Virus-Driven Atherosclerosis.- The Role of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and Herpes Simplex Virus-2 in Atherosclerosis.- How may HSV promote atherosclerosis?.- Evidence from epidemiological studies.- Evidence from cardiovascular events.- The Role of Epstein-Barr virus in Atherosclerosis.- EBV and atherosclerosis: the published data from basic and epidemiological investigations.- The Role of Enteroviruses, Parvovirus B19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Measles Virus in Atherosclerosis.- Enteroviruses.- Parvovirus B19.- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).- Measles Virus.- The Role of Hepatitis A, B, and C in Atherosclerosis.- Hepatitis A virus (HAV), atherosclerosis, and related diseases.- Hepatitis B virus (HBV), atherosclerosis, and related diseases.- Hepatitis C virus (HCV), atherosclerosis, and related diseases.- HCV and changes in immunological and atherotic profile.- HCV and subclinical atherosclerosis.- HCV and CAD.- HCV and myocardial infarction.- HCV and stroke.- Conclusions.- Summaries: Are We There Yet?. "Biographical Note: Anton Katukhin is a Reseasrcher in the Department of Epidemiology, at Kemerovo State Medical Academy, in Kemerovo, Russian Federation. Arseniy Yuzhalin is a Researcher in the Department of Epidemiology, at Kemerovo State Medical Academy, in Kemerovo, Russian Federation. Elena Brusina, MD, PhD, is the Head of the Department of Epidemiology, at Kemerovo State Medical Academy, in Kemerovo, Russian FedderationPublisher Marketing: This text explores the relationship between different viral strains and atherosclerosis. It begins by describing the hypothesis and denoting the mechanisms of virus-driven atherosclerosis, then expanding on the subject by focusing on different virus strains.