Are Morphological or Functional Changes in the Carotid Artery Wall Associated With <i>Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori,</i> Cytomegalovirus, or Herpes Simplex Virus Infection?

Abstract

We found a significant association of IgG antibodies against C pneumoniae and CMV with early and advanced carotid atherosclerosis. CMV was also correlated to functional changes of the carotid artery, but this could not be confirmed after adjustment.