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

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...

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Published in:Monaldi archives for chest disease 2008-06, Vol.70 (2), p.68-70
Main Authors: Bossone, Eduardo, Trimarchi, Santi, Esposito, Gloria, Aliberti, Stefano, Citro, Rodolfo, Allegra, Luigi, Blasi, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aortic Rupture - diagnosis
Aortic Rupture - microbiology
Aortic Rupture - therapy
Chlamydophila Infections - diagnosis
Chlamydophila Infections - epidemiology
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
Cohort Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Syndrome
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1122-0643
2465-1028
2532-5264
DOI:10.4081/monaldi.2008.424