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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Is cytomegalovirus infection causative for coronary heart disease?

Zin Naing
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Virology
Department of Microbiology
South Eastern Area Laboratory Services
Prince of Wales Hospital
Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
School of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9382 9243
Email: zin.naing@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Microbiology Australia 34(3) 135-137 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA13045
Published: 4 September 2013

Abstract

Numerous studies have reported an association of coronary heart disease (CHD) with certain persistent bacterial and viral infections, including cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Analysis of data from clinical, epidemiological and in vitro and animal experiments suggests association between CMV infection and the development of CHD, but a clear causative role is yet to be proven. Further well-designed studies are required to clarify the role of CMV infection in the pathogenesis of CHD.


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