<i>Chlamydia Pneumoniae</i> , Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex Virus in Atherosclerosis of the Carotid Artery

Abstract

C. pneumoniae and CMV are commonly detected in atherosclerotic plaques of the carotid arteries, but their presence cannot be predicted by measuring serum antibodies. The presence of these microorganisms may predispose to a greater risk of thrombosis in the plaques, but further studies are needed to confirm this observation.