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Vascular Disease Risk Factors
Scientists at University of Helsinki, Institute of Dentistry discuss research in vascular disease risk factors
April 10th, 2007
Research findings, "Serum antibody response to periodontal pathogens and herpes simplex virus in relation to classic risk factors of cardiovascular disease," are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from Finland, "Increasing evidence links chronic infections, especially burden of several infections, with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). We studied joint immune response against two major periodontal pathogens and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in relation to established risk factors of CVD." "Serum antibody levels to HSV, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis were determined by ELISA. The study included...
Source: Virus Weekly (2007-04-10)
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