Viruses and Atherosclerosis (SpringerBriefs in Immunology Book 4)

Will address an important, yet underrepresented, topic. The correlation between viruses and atherosclerosis has been a focal point of the authors’ work, for a number of years. This volume will explore the relationship between different viral strains and atherosclerosis. It will begin by describing the hypothesis and denoting the mechanisms of virus-driven atherosclerosis, then expanding on the subject by focusing on different virus strains—from Herpes, to Epstein-Barr, to the triad of Hepatitis viruses, et al—on a chapter-by-chapter basis. While there are books, albeit few, that cover particular viral strains and their relationship to cardiovascular diseases, this work will be unique in its scope by considering multiple strains of viruses, making it a repository of information on the topic; a truly comprehensive volume.​ Will address an important, yet underrepresented, topic. The correlation between viruses and atherosclerosis has been a focal point of the authors work, for a number of years. This volume will explore the relationship between different viral strains and atherosclerosis. It will begin by describing the hypothesis and denoting the mechanisms of virus-driven atherosclerosis, then expanding on the subject by focusing on different virus strains from Herpes, to Epstein-Barr, to the triad of Hepatitis viruses, et al on a chapter-by-chapter basis. While there are books, albeit few, that cover particular viral strains and their relationship to cardiovascular diseases, this work will be unique in its scope by considering multiple strains of viruses, making it a repository of information on the topic; a truly comprehensive volume Front Matter....Pages i-x A Hypothesis of Virus-Driven Atherosclerosis....Pages 1-3 The Role of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and Herpes Simplex Virus-2 in Atherosclerosis....Pages 5-19 The Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in Atherosclerosis and Related Diseases....Pages 21-33 The Role of Enteroviruses, Parvovirus B19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Measles Virus in Atherosclerosis and Related Diseases....Pages 35-47 Hepatitis Viruses, Atherosclerosis, and Related Diseases....Pages 49-63 Summary: Are We There Yet?....Pages 65-67 Erratum....Pages E1-E1 Back Matter....Pages 69-69